Intermediate Landscape Architect

The primary purpose of the Intermediate Landscape Architect position is to support the design and delivery of landscape architectural projects by taking responsibility for defined project components. This role exists to ensure that landscape architectural documents are high-quality and appropriately detailed for the purposes of phased design, effective consultant coordination, compliance with the building code, permitting requirements, tendering and construction. This role also contributes to the development of project solutions that are aligned with ERA’s core values regarding accessibility, sustainability, heritage planning, and conservation best practices (where applicable), while meeting Client objectives.

This role interfaces with clients and consultants and requires clear, professional, and sensitive communication.

ERA’s Landscape Team is seeking a proactive Intermediate Landscape Architect / Designer with a strong technical foundation, sound construction knowledge, and a minimum of four years of professional experience to join our Toronto studio. This role offers the opportunity to help deliver projects that positively shape public spaces, cultural landscapes, and communities across diverse sectors.

This role is ideal for a collaborative professional who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment and contributing to thoughtful, well-executed project outcomes. This role offers a clear path for professional growth, providing opportunities to expand responsibilities in project delivery, client management, business development, and mentorship.

• Evaluates existing sites, records findings in reports/drawings, and translates findings into project strategies with growing independence.
• Contributes to the production of detailed drawings, specifications, and other documentation for each Phase of the Project, taking ownership of defined components under the guidance of senior staff.
• Applies developing technical assembly knowledge and detailing expertise to project drawings, seeking direction from Senior staff when needed.
• Applies relevant standards and best practices to project work, seeking direction from Senior staff when needed.
• Prepares documentation that is clear, consistent, and aligned with regulatory requirements and ERA’s internal quality standards.
• Effective executes assigned production, communication, coordination and Contract Administration tasks, supporting senior staff in the organization of work for other team members.
• Participates in on-site reviews in accordance with ERA’s Health & Safety Handbook and Ontario Health & Safety Association requirements.

• Supports the delivery of ERA’s project deliverables during the Design Phases as established in ERA’s Service Contract, taking responsibility for defined components with guidance from Senior staff.
• Assists with Tendering and Contract Administration services by preparing documentation, coordinating with consultants and contractors and tracking required information.
• Contributes to and supports the development of project delivery, staffing, and resource workplans that are aligned to fees.
• Prepares draft deliverables for review by Senior staff in a timely manner, ensuring they are complete, appropriately developed and aligned with ERA’s standards prior to submitting them.
• Assists with Cost Planning, Cost Control, and Value Engineering Process tasks (where applicable) by gathering data, updating logs, and supporting analysis.
• Follows project-specific PPE and safety training requirements and helps communicate these expectations to other supporting staff prior to site visits.
• Identifies and promptly escalates unexpected project issues or…