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Landscape Architect Jobs in Canada at RobitailleCurtis
Title: Landscape Architect
Company: RobitailleCurtis
Location: Canada
Intermediate or Senior Landscape Architect
In a friendly studio environment, our office is dedicated to creating lush, contemporary landscapes through a collaborative process with our clients and collaborators. Our unique understanding of what it means to live in our northern climate, in step with the seasons, guides our environmental approach. Plant-focused gardens strengthen the connection between interior and exterior spaces, harmonize our clients’ lifestyles, and capture the dynamic rhythms of daily life.
We are committed to design excellence, thorough documentation, material research, and rigorous project coordination. We value strong relationships with our collaborators and are dedicated to ensuring the sustainable development of our landscapes. Our studio combines a creative spirit with technical expertise to deliver unique, comprehensive solutions to the complex challenges of each site.
Our portfolio is diverse, and we are looking for candidates who share our passion for creating both civic projects and high-end residential landscapes for discerning clients and who show a strong interest in Quebec’s rich plant life and local materials. A degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA) and two to six years of experience in a recognized firm are required. Applicants should thrive in a dynamic environment and possess excellent management, verbal, and written communication skills. We highly value honesty, pragmatism, organization, and focus. Strong design sensibility, creative energy, and a sense of humour are essential. Hand drawing skills are appreciated, as is knowledge of local plants, materials, and construction details suited to Quebec’s climate. We work on PC and use software including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, etc.
DESCRIPTION OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Act as project manager for various assignments;
• Develop drawings based on preliminary concepts through proficient use of digital and analog communication tools;
• Produce high-quality technical documents, including construction details and technical specifications;
• Meet with clients and respond to project needs;
• Develop planting designs;
• Coordinate with contractor(s);
• Prepare cost estimates and cost analyses;
• Senior position: Mentor and lead more junior employees and perform quality control ;
• Senior position: Check drawings to ensure they comply with criteria and specifications;
• Write reports;
• Coordinate with related disciplines.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:
• Passionate about bringing high-quality projects from concept design to the final built landscape.
• Master's degree and/or bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program,
• Accreditation with a professional landscape architecture association (AAPQ membership is an asset);
• Two to six years of experience in a recognized landscape architecture firm;
• Communication skills in French (oral and written);
• Ability to communicate in English (oral). Written English is an asset;
• Excellent organizational skills, common sense, curiosity, and big-picture thinking;
• Expert AutoCAD skills;
• Knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite;
• 3D modelling skills with SketchUp;
• Strong interest in plants and ecosystem health;
• Desire to find solutions at all scales to improve the ecological and social functionality of the built environment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
RobitailleCurtis offers a competitive salary based on experience as well as a full range of benefits – group insurance, AAPQ contribution, continuing education, matching retirement savings plan, paid sick days, and a bank of hours for flexible days off. We offer a very nice, friendly, and stimulating work environment that promotes learning and collaboration. The open positions are full-time, for 35 or 40 hours per week, your choice.
Please submit a cover letter addressing your fit for this position, your resume, and a portfolio of your best projects. Send by email, in PDF format (10 MB max.), with the subject line “Intermediate or Senior Landscape Architect” to: [email protected].
We would like to thank all qualified landscape architects who will submit their applications. We will analyze each application and contact you for an interview if your profile meets our needs.
Application deadline Tuesday, April 28, 2026. For immediate hiring.
No phone calls, please.
Thank you!
