Environmental Assessment Landscape Architect

Environmental Assessment Landscape Architect

Your Impact

Reporting to the Manager of the Environment Social Subgroup of the Environmental Impact Study Team, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating projects or portions of projects entrusted by clients, ensuring compliance with objectives, schedules, budgets, quality, SSE, regulations, and client requirements;
• Understanding the promoter's objectives, preparing tailored service proposals, and defining possible solutions to achieve set objectives;
• Conducting, coordinating, or supervising site intervention analyses, environmental studies, landscape studies, visual simulations, and impact assessments;
• Conducting landscape integration sectorial studies and evaluating the impact of projects on the visual and landscape components;
• Assessing project-related issues, risks, and opportunities, proposing mitigation measures, and formulating tailored recommendations;
• Producing and illustrating landscape design concepts, preparing execution plans and estimates, as well as budgetary estimates;
• Supervising team members' work, providing advisory roles, establishing and tracking objectives and schedules, and providing feedback at project completion;
• Supporting the team's expertise development, sharing knowledge, and training members in landscape studies, visual perception, and landscape integration and harmonization;
• Maintaining good relationships with clients, partners, and business units, and representing the company on various internal and external platforms;
• Reviewing reports, concepts, plans, estimates, analysis methods, results, and documents before transmitting them to clients;
• Contributing to the design, development, and communication of guidelines, frameworks, standard estimates, analysis methods, and practices related to the environment and landscape.
• The projects you will work on cover the following areas:
• Landscape studies and environmental assessments within the framework of major projects;
• Environmental Impact Studies - landscape, visual, and human environment components;
• Landscape analysis, visual perception study, and harmonization of future equipment or infrastructure within the insertion environment;
• Design and implementation of landscape arrangements within the framework of infrastructure projects;
• Urban, recreational, and natural landscaping;
• Master plans, landscape design concepts, plans, and execution estimates;
• Site supervision and administration, including technical assistance during tender calls and provisional acceptance of work.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, environmental studies, or another relevant field;
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in landscape architecture or similar positions;
• Excellent knowledge of landscape studies, environmental assessment, impact studies, and mitigation measures;
• Solid experience in assessing the impact of various types of projects on the landscape;
• Recognized skills in project management, planning, team coordination, and managing multiple mandates simultaneously;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French, including scientific popularization, particularly for public presentations, client meetings, and stakeholder exchanges;
• Advanced English, to facilitate collaboration with offices or clients outside Quebec, as needed for projects;
• Autonomy, versatility, creativity, initiative, and results-oriented approach;
• Inspiring leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, customer service orientation, and ability to work in a team with openness and kindness;
• Pronounced interest in environmental and social issues, as well as in finding sustainable and agile solutions;
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• The following are assets:
• Experience in assessing the impact of landscape projects for Hydro-Québec;
• Versatility of expertise and experience in other areas related to social sciences;
• Expertise in designing and implementing landscape arrangements, particularly in urban, recreational, natural, and infrastructure domains;
• Membership in the Association of Landscape Architects of Quebec (AAPQ);
• Proficiency or knowledge of specialized software for drawing and concept development, as well as cartography.
• Why Choose WSP?

Why choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The world's brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists make WSP their home.

• Proudly Canadian – We are a top employer in Canada in 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless possibilities – at home or abroad, we help you shape a career that meets your ambitions.
• Flexible work and real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.
• #WeAreWSP
• Compensation
• The salary range for this position varies by location:
• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK, and YT: $93,700 to $124,200
• MB and ON: $85,500 to $117,800
• NB, NL, NS, PE, and QC: $84,700 to $112,400
• Disclosure:

The final salary attributed to this position may differ from the range indicated above due to several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, geographical location, performance, and organizational or company needs. The salary range indicated in this job posting may be adjusted for business reasons.

At WSP, our raison d'être is to shape our communities to advance humanity.

That is why we bring together people driven by solving complex challenges – engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts guided by a common passion: redefining what is possible and imagining what comes next. We are Visionaries.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we collaborate with clients in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, construction, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. We combine deep local knowledge with a global perspective to create solutions that leave a positive and lasting impact.

At WSP, you will join a community of brilliant minds that push the boundaries every day – thanks to their expertise, creativity, and willingness to innovate to build a more resilient and interconnected future. Here, your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and you are encouraged to be your authentic self. We empower our employees to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a meaningful career.

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*Please note:* *Health and safety are fundamental and paramount values at WSP. Given the importance of looking out for others, it is expected that you always respect our Health, Safety, and Environment (SSE) policy, as well as the client's SSE policies when working on their sites. All details [here].* *Some critical safety functions involve fieldwork and may involve activities in various environments, including remote or isolated areas, working alone, or in adverse weather conditions (under safe and reasonable conditions).* *WSP welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are offered upon request for anyone participating in the entire selection process.* *WSP adheres to employment equity principles. Only selected candidates will be contacted.* *WSP does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. All details [here].*