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WSP Canada

Intermediate Landscape Architect/Designer

Posted 6 days ago

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What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Based in Edmonton, this role supports WSP's expanding Strategic Advisory, Planning, Landscape Architecture + Urban Design practice across Alberta. You will join a collaborative, creative Landscape Architecture & Urban Design team working across the private, public, and institutional sectors on projects that shape communities and enhance the environment.

As an Intermediate Landscape Architect / Designer, you will contribute to projects from concept through completion, supporting design development, project delivery, and proposal efforts while continuing to grow into a leadership role. You'll work on a diverse portfolio ranging from small to large-scale initiatives, including urban revitalization, master planning, parks, public spaces, complete streets, trails, transit facilities, infrastructure, and ecologically based landscapes.

Although WSP is a global company, we are a relationship-driven organization that values work-life balance and supports a hybrid work environment. You'll collaborate closely with teams across Alberta and Western Canada, including Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg.

Your Impact
  • Contribute creatively to landscape architecture and urban design projects from concept through construction and contract administration
  • Support and help lead multidisciplinary project teams while mentoring early-career professionals
  • Develop environmentally responsible, socially conscious, and technically sound design solutions
  • Prepare and support proposal development and business development efforts
  • Communicate design intent clearly to clients, stakeholders, public audiences, and internal teams
  • Participate in project management activities, including schedules, coordination, and financial awareness
  • Strengthen WSP's presence across Central and Northern Alberta through collaboration and client engagement

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • 5-7+ years of professional experience in Landscape Architecture
  • Full Member in Good Standing with AALA (asset) or similar related design education
  • Strong technical capability in core design and administrative software (CAD, Adobe, Microsoft Office)
  • Experience preparing construction documentation including site design, grading, planting, detailing, and contract administration
  • Experience performing field reviews and observing projects during construction
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across disciplines
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Additional assets may include:
  • ISA Certification
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D, SketchUp, Lumion, Revit, Rhino, or GIS
  • Experience meeting with clients and supporting business development in Central and Northern Alberta
  • Additional credentials in Accessible Design, Environmental Stewardship, or related fields
  • Fluency in a second language (French desirable)

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours
  • Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours

#WeAreWSP

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Please submit a resume and portfolio (PDF or website link) highlighting relevant work experience.
PDF files should be limited to 10MB.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-06-14

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