Junior Landscape Designer

Egis Group•Toronto, ON

11d

About The Position

WW+P Architects and Planners Inc. is looking for a Junior Landscape Designer to join their award-winning team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support on diverse projects ranging in scale and context, from integrated site design to corridor + neighbourhood development to city-wide design and strategy. Fresh and forward-thinking approaches to nature-inclusive design in an urban context are encouraged.

Requirements

University Degree in Landscape Architecture
1-2 years of landscape architecture experience
Exceptional communication, organization and interpersonal skills
Solid technical understanding of/experience with landscape and public realm design, including: Green standards and sustainable design practices; Streetscape design and coordination between landscape and utilities; Integration with land use and the built environment; Transit integration and design; Parks and open space design concepts and detailed development; Application in city-wide scale contexts
Proficiency in graphic tools including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino and Revit
Working on, or interested in pursuing the process towards OALA membership or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Toronto Green Standard, Complete Street Guidelines, Low Impact Development strategies, etc. will be considered an asset
Experience with MicroStation will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Develop graphics and text that showcase design excellence, clear design thinking, and strong landscape-urban design concepts
Conduct research and preliminary site review including an understanding of landscape requirements and design solution opportunities
Contribute to the continued growth of the landscape practice at SvN, and assist in developing graphic standards and resources
Develop conceptual and/or framework diagrams, plans, sections, elevations, perspectives (by hand and/or digitally) in a highly graphic capacity
Imbue technical understanding of landscape elements and applicable standards and best practices into the development of work

Benefits

Full Health and Dental benefits
$1000 Health and Wellness Spending Account
Parental Leave top-up of 75% for 13 weeks
A generous Professional Development Allowance of $1500
Covering licensing fees
A Group Retirement Savings Plan with a matching component
A generous amount of vacation, sick and personal time
Studio-wide closure over the holidays in December
Flexible work hours
Engaging and fun social events, with opportunities to participate throughout the year including ski days, holiday parties, weekly forums, design work shops and more!