Senior Landscape Architect

About McElhanney

Operating in Western Canada for over a century, McElhanney is a 100% employee-owned firm offering expert engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. With 1,400+ employees across 31 locations, the company promotes teamwork and strong community connections. Employees appreciate a diverse project range, significant autonomy, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive compensation and benefits, along with a collaborative professional environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join our Edmonton team. The role involves delivering landscape architecture services, exploring market trends, pursuing new business opportunities, and working closely with planning and engineering teams to offer integrated services. The successful candidate should be proactive, possess excellent leadership skills, technical expertise, and project management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement landscape architecture plans, detailed designs, calculations, and cost estimations for projects ranging from moderate to complex in scope.
• Work alongside senior architects and management on advanced designs, site surveys, proposal development, and client acquisition activities.
• Engage with clients and team members to provide recommendations, resolve design or construction challenges, and apply practical solutions.
• Oversee site administration services, prepare technical specifications and material suggestions, and assist with project execution as required.
• Offer technical guidance to landscape architects, engineers, technologists, and project teams.
• Manage project timelines and resources efficiently to ensure on-time delivery, with emphasis on client satisfaction, budget adherence, and schedule management.
• Participate in evaluating market opportunities, supporting business growth, and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, partners, and regulatory agencies.

Candidate Qualifications

• Completed degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Full membership or eligibility for immediate full membership with AALA/CSLA.
• At least five years of Western Canada–based professional experience in Landscape Architecture.
• A portfolio demonstrating diverse competencies in planning, design, implementation, and project management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with CAD software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated success in client relations and business development.
• Preference for candidates who have passed the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE) and possess LEED accreditation.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a salary range of $105,000 to $140,000 annually, adjusted according to qualifications and experience. McElhanney provides a competitive overall remuneration package including:

• Flexible working hours supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring maternity and parental leave top-up, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and employee assistance programs.
• An inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace culture.
• Attractive compensation including bonus potential and company share ownership opportunities.
• Professional development support including fee reimbursement, educational assistance, mentoring programs, training workshops, and committee involvements.
• Career growth support tailored to individual aspirations.
• Assistance with relocation expenses if applicable.

Additional Information

This position is classified as safety-sensitive. McElhanney is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Accommodation requests are supported throughout the hiring process.

Note: McElhanney does not require any monetary payments from applicants during recruitment and cautions against fraudulent job offers.