Landscape architects

NOC

21201

design and manage the construction of outdoor spaces for commercial projects, office complexes, parks, golf courses and residential development.

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Landscape architects conceptualize, design, plan and manage the construction of natural, cultural and built landscape development for commercial projects, office complexes, parks, golf courses and residential development. They are employed by government environmental and development agencies, landscape consulting firms and by architectural and engineering firms, or they are self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Confer with clients to determine design needs

Survey and assess designated sites and develop designs taking into consideration landscape features, buildings, climate, future usage and other aspects

Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed drawings for sites, including features such as trees, shrubs, gardens, lighting, walkways, patios, decks, benches, fences, retaining walls and fountains

Prepare or oversee preparation of site plans, reports, sketches, models, photographs, maps, land use studies, design plans such as landscape grading, drainage or planting, and construction details

Estimate costs, prepare specifications and evaluate tenders for landscape construction projects

Conduct environmental design studies, including environmental assessment, planning and the preservation and re-creation of historical sites

Conduct community and neighbourhood physical planning studies, participate in multidisciplinary urban design studies, prepare design guidelines, and develop master plans

May manage and supervise landscape construction work.

Also Known As

landscape architect
senior landscape architect

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture is required.

A master's degree in landscape architecture may be required.

Registration with a regulatory body is required in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

In the remaining provinces and territories, landscape architects usually require two years of landscape design experience and an interview by their respective provincial associations to receive association certification.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

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