Donohoe Design is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect for a full-time position in our growing
company. You will manage a variety of residential landscape projects, where you will work directly with
the clients, contractors, and our team of designers. This position will focus on providing expertise for
conceptual designs and planting plans, design drawing supervision, and project management during
construction of custom landscape designs.
We are seeking a well-rounded individual who is resourceful, skilled, inquisitive, conscientious, driven,
and personable. We want someone who is passionate about what they do, who loves to inspire those
around them, and who prides themselves on being a creative problem solver.
For more than a decade, Donohoe Design has been developing thoughtful, bespoke landscapes for
single-family homes throughout British Columbia. Our focus is to develop architecturally strong, multisensory
spaces that connect people to their family, friends, and nature. We create landscapes that
make a difference to our designers and push the boundaries of everyone who experiences them.
At Donohoe Design, we offer a work environment that is unique by offering an autonomous schedule,
options to work remotely, competitive hourly wages, and encouragement and support to advance
within your career. You will play a key role in the entire process of development in our small but rising
company.
Donohoe Design has many exciting upcoming projects in 2019. We are enthusiastic to find the candidate that wants to be part of our progressive, purpose-led team.
A University undergraduate or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or an equivalent
design field, with full membership registration (or potential for full membership) with the
BCSLA
• Numerous years of experience creating high-quality landscape designs and supervising others
during the design process;
• Ability to create or oversee complete construction drawing packages, including drainage,
grading, and construction details;
• Excellent local plant knowledge and planting design skills;
• Numerous years of successful project management during construction – including creating
project charters, conducting site meetings, inspecting work, and managing tenders and
budgets;
• Proficient computer skills with Vectorworks or AutoCAD, Sketch-Up (or alternative 3D modeling
program such as 3D Max), and Adobe Creative Suite;
• Familiarity with municipal permitting practices;
• A communicative, affable personality, and the ability to lead meetings with the client or
contractor;
• A dynamic and adventurous approach to design;
• Overseas studies or work experience is warmly welcomed.
