Senior Landscape Architect

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Senior Landscape Architect at B&A Studios, part of CIMA+, is a full-time onsite role in Calgary or Edmonton, joining the Urban Planning & Design team to support Western Canada projects. Lead public realm design from concept to construction, coordinate teams, produce drawings and specifications, and assist with public consultations. Requirements: degree in landscape architecture, 10+ years in a consulting environment, AALA stamp, and eligibility for BCSLA or SALA, plus strong PM and communication skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2024, Bluebeam, Photoshop and InDesign preferred. Tips: curate a focused portfolio on streetscapes and parks, highlight placemaking storytelling and leadership, show permit success. CIMA+ values work life balance and collaboration.

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.   

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.   

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.   

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home. 

Job Description

B&A Studios, a CIMA+ company invites applications for a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Urban Planning & Design team, providing support to our Infrastructure Design Groups across Western Canada. While the position will be based in Alberta (Calgary or Edmonton), the successful candidate will integrate into our existing Western Canadian Landscape Team (located in Edmonton and Vancouver).  

This role involves delivering high-quality landscape architecture and public realm design work, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to projects across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. 

The successful candidate will bring strong design vision, technical expertise, land development experience, and project management skills to a broad portfolio including design guidelines, streetscapes, parks, trails, transit corridors, public infrastructure, and private-sector development. 

Business development, client relationship building, and proposal support are key components of this position. Placemaking and storytelling experience is considered a strong asset, including the ability to translate local culture, history, and community identity into meaningful design narratives that enhance the character and user experience of public spaces. 

Primary responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including our planning, transportation, infrastructure, buildings groups and more. 
• Develop public realm and site design, from concept through to construction completion. 
• Oversee the development of accurate working drawing packages, technical specifications, cost estimates, tender documents and construction documents. 
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for public consultation. 
• Support business development and strong client relationships. 
• Ensure compliance with required design principles and standards. 
• The ability to conduct tree inventories and complete arborist reports is considered an asset. 
• Contribute to team leadership, mentorship, and overall growth of the Landscape Architecture practice. 
• Prepare and coordinate drawing submissions for municipal approvals (development permits, building permits, construction drawings, landscape plans).  
• Communicate effectively with municipal reviewers, utility providers, and regulatory bodies to resolve comments and facilitate approvals. 
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and construction reviews.  
• Provide construction-phase and project close-out support including interpretation of drawings, addressing field issues, and issuing redlines and change orders. 

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Landscape, Architecture, or Engineering Consulting environment 
• Strong project management skills 
• Dedication to design excellence 
• Ability to manage multiple project deliverables with overlapping schedules 
• AALA stamp a requirement 
• Membership, or eligibility for membership, in BCSLA and SALA a strong asset 
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with SharePoint environments 
• Familiarity with Bluebeam an asset 
• Knowledge of CADD 2024 and Civil 3D 2024 an asset  
• Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign and other graphic programs an asset 
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for site visits 

B&A Studios is one of Western Canada’s leading planning, design, and engagement consultancies, now part of the CIMA+ family - one of Canada’s largest privately-owned engineering and consulting firms. Together, we offer an unmatched multidisciplinary platform that connects urban design, planning, engineering, and engagement under one collaborative network.

Joining our team means:

• Working in a studio environment that values creativity, inclusivity, and curiosity.
• Collaborating with professionals across Canada on projects that shape communities of all sizes.
• Contributing to projects that matter — from transformative urban redevelopments to forward-thinking greenfield communities.
• Having the opportunity to lead, influence, and grow in a design studio that is entering its next exciting phase of evolution.
• Enjoying a workplace that offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, professional development support, and a culture rooted in collaboration and respect.

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Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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