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SENIOR Landscape Designer:

EDEN Projects is an award-winning landscape design and build management agency based in Victoria, BC. We offer residential and multi-residential landscape design-to-build services across BC. Our passionate team of inclusive individuals collaborates directly with trades, fostering a dynamic and creative studio atmosphere.

Eden Projects is currently seeking Senior Landscape Design associates. w

You will collaborate with the Creative Director from conception to completion. As the Lead Landscape Designer, your impact extends beyond traditional landscape designs; crafting environments that align with our core values, creating thoughtfully curated outdoor living spaces for our clients.

This pivotal position within our organization requires your expertise to be put in practice to manage landscaping projects from start to finish. You’ll lead and mentor junior designers with sketches, build models, design presentations, and complete site visits. We want to hear from you if you are passionate about creating outdoor living space projects and crafting plant-driven designs that seamlessly blend contemporary trends and timeless landscape principles! Email your resume with links or attachments of your portfolio to careers@edenprojects.ca

Salary: $78,000/year (Permanent Full Time) The salary reflects the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits offered.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday or Hybrid

Why Work With Us:

  • We don’t just design; we actively participate in facilitating the construction of our designs

  • We are a team of creative individuals and enthusiasts who share the same goal of creating exceptional designs and experiences for our clients

  • Dedication to the craft - we are passionate and committed to our work

  • We advocate for our clients and contractors - we advocate for the goal

  • Hybrid working structure with occasional opportunities for remote work

  • Healthy work-life balance for our staff, we mean it, it’s part of the contract with our clients

  • We offer a flexible work schedule

  • A vacation allowance of 3 weeks to start

  • Relocation assistance offered

  • Elevate your career: drive company growth and innovate

Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Lead a small in-house design team on various projects with direct oversight by the Principal-In-Charge

  • Initiate projects during the concept design phase, crafting imaginative designs aligned with client visions

  • Guide projects through all development stages, from conceptualization to approvals, inspections, and closure

  • Develop conceptional designs, design presentations and moodboards

  • Serve as a senior technical landscape designer, offering mentorship and training to junior staff

  • Generate site design concepts and analyze layouts through both digital and hand-illustrated formats

  • Interface directly with clients, delivering clear, well-articulated, and solution-oriented recommendations

  • Prepare and submit detailed construction drawings for tendering, construction and permit applications

  • Site surveying, elevations, and inventory

  • Contribute to the development and writing of new policies and procedures

Job Requirements:

  • A minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in landscape design, specifically within residential and outdoor spaces

  • Working knowledge of Vectorworks, and/or CAD (software license, Sketchup Pro and Morpholio accounts all provided)

  • Experience with GIS mapping and LIDAR data integration

  • Site surveying, measurements and elevations experience

  • Ability to work within demanding timelines and keep detailed records of billable hours

  • Confidence in creating detailed construction and concept drawings

  • Intermediate knowledge of planting composition; horticulture, zones 7-9

  • Experience and/familiarity with procurement and estimating is a

  • Strong time management and critical thinking

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English communication

  • Positive team-oriented attitude

  • The position requires occasional local and regional travel, and the successful candidate must have their vehicle (with mileage reimbursement)

If this sounds like you, please email your resume and cover letter with links or attachments illustrating experience and applied knowledge relevant to the position to careers@edenprojects.ca.

At EDEN Projects, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for this position.  We appreciate your interest in EDEN Projects.  While we review all applications carefully, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Please note: In British Columbia, the use of the title “landscape architect(ure)" in BC is restricted to individuals who have successfully completed the BCSLA Admission Program as per the Architects (Landscape) Act. For more information, please see BCSLA Bylaws.

It is the responsibility of the BCSLA Intern to seek employment that will provide the required scope of experience under the guidance of a "Qualified Mentor".  In accordance with BCSLA Bylaws, “Qualified Mentor” means a Registered Landscape Architect, Landscape Architect, or other allied professional with experience, qualifications and knowledge in the area they are mentoring.  

At this time, we do not employ a Registered Landscape Architect.