Licensure

The BC Society of Landscape Architects regulates the profession of landscape architecture in BC according to provincial Architects (Landscape) Act. The Society promotes continuing education and high standards of professional practice in order to assure the health, safety and welfare of the public in British Columbia.  The Road to Registration (PDF) details the licensure process for North American candidates. The Bridge to Licensure (PDF) details the process for foreign trained licensure candidates.

Labour Mobility
In Canada, Landscape Architects are regulated in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia.  The Ontario Society of Landscape Architects and BCSLA have had a reciprocity agreement since 1995, which assures easy mobility of Landscape Architects between Ontario and British Columbia. Membership candidates moving from a non-regulated province or from outside of Canada will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.  BCSLA is working with Ontario and Alberta to Landscape Architectural Associations to align membership categories and entry standards with a view to establishing a template to establish labour mobility  across Canada even where the profession is not regulated. The Labour Mobility Coordinating Group has reviewed the reciprocity agreement and believes Landscape Architects have demonstrated excellent progress toward meeting labour mobility obligations.

BC Work Futures provides a comprehensive description of close to 200 occupations as they relate directly to the BC labour market.

The Work Destinations Website is a comprehensive source of information on regulated trades and professions in Canada . It contains information on entry requirements in both official languages and is the only site designed primarily for professional or trades people moving within Canada . It also provides information for persons considering immigration to Canada.

International Credentials Evaluation Service (ICES)
ICES evaluates formal for-credit educational programs of study for people who have studied in other provinces or countries and determines comparable levels in British Columbian and Canadian terms.  Membership applicants are responsible for  payment in full of all fees, including investigation fees for an extra-jurisdictional review, admission fees, and other reasonable assessments. Please click here for details.

The purpose of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) is to provide information about an individual's competency in English. This information is used primarily by post-secondary institutions and professional organizations.

English Language Training - Free Classes (PDF)

Immigrant Service Society of BC’s (ISS) Language College is pleased to announce an exciting new pilot program for international architects and landscape architects.  The free pilot course that they are offering in the spring 2011 would be appropriate for both landscape and building architects. Its focus is on clear professional communication, both verbal and written, in order that the professional can negotiate contracts, write useful professional reports, and otherwise operate at a high level of English. Examples used in the courses include green roofs and LEED, and students will be encouraged to bring their own expertise and stories to the class.

Licensure Self-assessment Tool

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2012 Changes to the LARE
As a result of the recent task analysis research, advancements in testing technology and evolution of the marketplace the LARE will be changing in late 2012.  For more information, please visit the CLARB website.