Senior Landscape Architect

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The Senior Landscape Architect works with a diverse range of clients to create vibrant places ranging from urban parks, plazas and streetscapes within a variety of market sectors, including civic, health, science and technology, education, and transit / transportation. The successful candidate would augment and collaborate with a growing team of designers in the following capacity:

In the role of Senior Landscape Architect, we'll count on you to:

• Provide discipline leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers and other disciplines on commercial and institutionally scaled planning and design projects
• Develop site and public realm design, from master planning and concept development through construction documentation
• Create illustrative concept drawings using 3D and 2D digital illustration tools, free hand drawing, and digital color renderings
• Lead zoning and site plan approvals, public involvement, design charrettes, development programming, and design implementation
• Provide construction documentation and observation services including field observation of landscape installation and plant selection
• Support development of strong client relationships; engaged in business development and marketing efforts to win work
• Mentor younger professionals to further their growth in design and implementation, client management, and their influence in the design culture within the studio

Preferred Qualifications

• Current license to practice landscape architecture in British Columbia
• Current license to practice landscape architecture in Ontario
• A minimum of 12 years design and production experience working as landscape architect
• Experience with the full range of planning and design phases including site analysis, community and site planning, conceptual development, construction documentation and observation
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary design teams
• Experienced in planting design and construction documentation in British Columbia and Ontario
• Significant construction document preparation experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/ Civil 3D, Land F/X and Adobe Creative Suite
• 3D modeling and rendering skills are preferred with experience using Revit +Environment, Rhino, Lumion, VRAY, Enscape, Twinmotion, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration
• Experience with large-scale master planning
• AutoCAD and Photoshop
• Extensive experience in all phases of landscape architectural projects and their management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and working in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Vancouver, BC: $85,000 - $130,000.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location**:**

Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver

Industry**:**

Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture

Schedule**:**

Full-time

Employee Status**:**

Regular

BusinessClass**:**

Urban Design-Planning-Landscape Architecture

Job Posting**:**

Nov 19, 2025