Landscape Architect

TL;DR

Landscape Architect: Serving as a critical connector between campus planning and facilities operations to ensure long-term stewardship and lifecycle performance of public realm assets. Focus on integrating urban forestry, maintenance feasibility, and sustainable design into capital projects while balancing operational realities and institutional goals.

Location: Must be based in Vancouver, BC, Canada (hirify.global Campus)

Salary: $8,554.25 - $13,340.92 CAD Monthly

Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research, innovation, and learning, committed to employment equity and sustainable campus development.

What you will do

• Act as the principal liaison between planning, design, and operational teams to ensure maintenance feasibility and lifecycle performance.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and capital renewal strategies for landscape and urban forestry assets.
• Oversee the design development, construction drawings, and specifications for landscape renewal projects.
• Represent Municipal Services on development review committees to ensure institutional interests are protected.
• Monitor construction projects for design intent and ensure accurate operational handover.
• Manage project budgets, cost estimates, and reporting for landscape infrastructure initiatives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects.
• Minimum of six years of related professional experience.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders including planners, academic staff, and trades.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Experience in urban design, urban forestry, and project management.
• ISA Certified arborist membership.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and asset management software.
• Experience with CPTED and sustainable landscape practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a large-scale, diverse campus environment.
• Commitment to sustainability and the Campus as a Living Lab initiative.
• Support for professional development and institutional equity goals.
• Stable, long-term role within a major academic institution.