Landscape Architecture Consultant
Required skills
- Class 5 Driver's License
- travel
- AutoCAD
- construction documents
- site assessments
- tree inventories
- cost estimates
- quantity calculations
- municipal guidelines
- standards
Nice to have
- landscape construction
- identifying deficiencies
- responding to site conditions
- communicating practical solutions
Role summary
Urban Systems is seeking an experienced Landscape Architecture Consultant for their Calgary office to join an interdisciplinary design team focused on public realm projects. The role involves collaborating with internal and external teams, applying municipal guidelines, preparing detailed landscape architecture drawings and technical documentation, supporting design development, conducting site assessments, developing cost estimates, and managing project data. The consultant will also apply construction knowledge, participate in construction administration, and build relationships with clients and communities. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience, a Landscape Architectural Technologist Diploma or degree, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong hands-on experience in construction administration and landscape construction.
About the Opportunity
Our Calgary office is looking to add an experienced Landscape Architecture Consultant to our growing professional practice. Our interdisciplinary design team is invested and committed to delivering high-quality work on exciting and challenging public realm projects that create identity and foster resilience in communities.
Coupled with the diverse learning and project experience opportunities, do you see yourself excited to contribute to:
About You
Our preferred candidates will have 2 to 5 years of experience in the professional practice of Landscape Architecture, with strong preference given to candidates with substantial hands-on experience in construction administration and landscape construction. Candidates will possess a Landscape Architectural Technologist Diploma and/or a university degree in Landscape Architecture.
The core skills that will help you succeed here include:
About Us
Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.
At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.
We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.
Our Commitment to You
Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems:
How to Apply
If this describes your background, skills, and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Urban Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do you. We believe that diversity and unity amongst our teams leads to building vibrant communities.
Deadline for applications: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:00 am MST
All resumes are reviewed by someone on our recruitment team. If you have individual needs or requirements and request assistance throughout the application process, please get in touch with our recruitment team by email at recruiting@urbansystems.ca so we can better support you.
Urban Systems is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do you. We are looking for candidates with their own unique talents. If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills outlined in this job posting, tell us why you’d be a great fit for Urban Systems in your cover letter!
