Junior Landscape Designer

Job Description

Junior Landscape Designer

Ottawa, ON

Architecture49 is seeking a Landscape Designer to join our Ottawa office.

Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology. While experience with digital design, production and visualization tools is preferred, if you share our passion for technology in design, A49 is where the next phase of your career should begin. Within our organizational culture, we are prepared to invest and partner in your development through a comprehensive evaluation, training, and mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career.

Ottawa

Nestled in the heart of Canada’s capital city, our region boasts a rich history and specialization in public buildings for government clients and a diverse range of community buildings across our other market sectors. Our expertise shines through in work in the Security and Defence sector. Moreover, we have been privileged to lead historical preservation initiatives including Parliament Hill, safeguarding the iconic symbols of Canadian democracy for future generations. From government facilities that foster collaboration and efficient public service delivery to community centers that enrich the lives of residents, our team in Ottawa is dedicated to creating exceptional spaces that meet the needs of our clients and the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Internal and external collaboration with Landscape Architects, Architects, Engineers and Planners.
• Producing technical design and contract documents in compliance with Owner’s Statement of Requirements, in collaboration with project teams.
• Working with senior team members during the production of design and contract documents.
• Assist in the development of creative technical solutions and prepare visually compelling graphic presentations;
• Coordinating with project sub-consultants.
• Assisting with contract administration.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Professional Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program or equivalent.
• Member or Associate Member of OALA / AAPQ or eligibility for membership;
• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of BIM principles & workflows; AutoCAD software; Microsoft 365 environment, Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam.
• Bilingual (English and French) would be considered an asset