Junior or intermediate Landscape Architect – designer profile

Company Description

A Canadian leader in architecture and design, Lemay has experienced dramatic growth and exciting transformation over the past few years.

At Lemay, we believe in the unique value of design to create open and meaningful spaces to grow. We are committed to approaching every design problem with curiosity, invention, and a generous spirit to uncover hidden opportunity. We are a transdisciplinary team of change-makers creating planet-friendly spaces for people and their communities.

We are proud of our team’s diversity in ethnicity, culture, religion, indigenous status, sexual orientation, physical limitations, gender identity and age. We are committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all members of our team so that everyone feels respected and valued.

Our main goal is to design generous spaces that create meaningful impact.

Job Description

As a Landscape Architect at Lemay, you will design outdoor living spaces for projects of all scales, from municipal to provincial, national and international levels. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team renowned for design excellence, dedicated to reimagining urban and natural landscapes and pushing the boundaries of conventional standards.

We are looking for someone known for their creative talent and conceptual skills.

What you will accomplish with us:

• Participate in upstream project planning and conceptualization;
• Develop 2D and 3D concepts and various presentation documents;
• Work on a diverse range of projects in both urban and natural environments for public and private clients;
• Prepare for and participate in client meetings;
• Carry out all tasks for your assigned projects, from initial planning stages to final implementation;
• Contribute to the preparation of plans and specifications as well as cost estimates.

What you’ll need:

• Strong proficiency in 3D rendering tools such as Rhino and/or SketchUp;
• Strong proficiency in drafting tools such as Revit and/or AutoCAD, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator);
• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture (Master's degree in a planning-related field, an asset);
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience;
• Ability to work within transdisciplinary teams (urban planning, urban design, architecture, environment, engineering, etc.);
• Strong analytical thinking;
• Excellent reading, writing, and spoken skills in French (English, an asset).
• Membership in AAPQ or CSLA

What we offer:

Lemay makes its employee development and well-being a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages:

• Flexible group insurance program (health and dental insurance);
• $1008 envelope to invest as needed (Health and Wellness Management Accounts, RRSP/DPSP);
• Payment of membership fees to your professional association;
• A minimum of three (3) weeks vacation;
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day;
• Hybrid and remote work policy at all times;
• Summer schedule and flexible hours all year round;
• Social activities throughout the year;
• Internal training offered to all employees (Lemay Academy);
• Onboarding paired with a colleague;
• Online training platforms and gym in some offices;
• Telemedicine platform;
• Up to 70% discount on monthly public transit passes.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Take a look at some of our flagship projects:

• Place des Montréalaises: https://lemay.com/projects/place-des-montrealaises/
• Odea: https://lemay.com/projects/odea/
• Espace 67: https://lemay.com/projects/espace-67/
• Grand Théâtre de Québec: https://lemay.com/projects/grand-theatre-de-quebec/
• Théâtre de Verdure: https://lemay.com/projects/theatre-de-verdure/