Landscape Architect - #182377

Be a part of our dynamic multi-disciplinary team in delivering transformative infrastructure projects

A Little About Us

ISL is an award-winning site service consulting firm that brings together engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and support teams to deliver transformative infrastructure projects across western Canada. Our mission is to minimize environmental impact while maximizing community benefits of our work. We are a people first, high performance culture that invests in developing our people and advancing their careers through competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and fully funded educational opportunities.

Our Landscape Architecture Team

ISL’s Landscape Architecture Team is committed to delivering transformative site design solutions. We operate as a Design Studio, caring about our projects and crafting exceptional designs. Our team is dedicated to design and project service delivery excellence. 

We are:

• Holistic: We think and work collaboratively to develop multi-disciplinary site design solutions.
• Integrated: Being part of the larger ISL firm allows us to work on substantial, complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Diverse: Our backgrounds and talents are varied, combining technical expertise with creative flair to design distinct outdoor spaces.
• Innovative: Our collaborative approach and diverse perspectives result in innovative site design and project delivery solutions. 

Who You Get to Work With:

• Andrew Robertson - Manager, Landscape Architecture
• Kevin Deteerman - Urban Designer
• Tanveer Bhandal - Green Infrastructure Designer
• Carl Bruggeman – Streetscape Designer 
• Larissa Darc – Ecological Restoration Designer  

Our Projects:

ISL Burnaby Landscape Architecture specializes in urban revitalization, streetscapes, urban parks, green infrastructure, nature parks, and ecological restoration projects.

A few noteworthy projects:  

• Minoru Lakes Renewal
• Willingdon Linear Park
• Esplanade Complete Street
• Blakeburn Lagoons Park

Who Are You?

You are a team player who thrives in a dynamic, highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You are highly motivated to lead, manage and deliver a wide range of landscape architecture projects. You strive for design and project delivery excellence. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative design and project delivery. 

Your cover letter, resume, and portfolio should show us:

• A university degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution
• Registered Landscape Architect with BCSLA or an affiliated association
• A minimum of 5 years of landscape architecture experience
• Strong attention to detail in design and construction documentation
• Project management and contract administration experience in landscape architecture projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 
• Class 5 driver’s license

Bonus points for: 

• A portfolio of work that demonstrates design excellence 
• Work experience in BC 
• Proficiency in Revit 
• Business development experience and a desire to pursue project and market opportunities that excite you

About the Role:

From your new bright office just steps from Gilmore Skytrain Station in Burnaby BC you will apply your expertise as you:

• Work collaboratively with the ISL Landscape Architecture Team and with multidisciplinary groups across ISL
• Generate concept design, detailed, and construction drawing packages 
• Manage projects of varying scales depending on your background and skills
• Provide project management and contract administration services
• Communicate and coordinate with other ISL disciplines, clients, and contractors across a wide range of projects

What ISL Offers

We value your contributions and ensure that your personal success aligns with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses physical, mental, financial, and spiritual wellbeing. Our benefits package is comprehensive and offers exceptional tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Depending on your experience level, the salary range for this position (based on a 40-hour work week) is:

• $76,000 - $95,000.

Here are some of the exceptional benefits we provide:

• Excellent mentorship
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid model of work
• Employer-paid benefits including health, dental, and extensive paramedical services
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
• Group RRSP
• Annual bonus incentives
• Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
• Parental leave top-ups

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.