Landscape Architects
(NOC 2152)
in All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information TechnologyLandscape architects incorporate the physical, natural, and social sciences to plan and design environments that are both functional and attractive. They create landscape designs, develop contract documents, and oversee the construction of landscape development for commercial projects, office complexes, parks, golf courses and residential development. Landscape architects work for government environmental and development agencies, landscape consulting firms, and by architectural and engineering firms, or they are self-employed.
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Hourly Pay
$18.00
Minimum$34.90
Median$54.10
MaximumAnnual Pay
$13,568
Minimum$60,422
Median$107,009
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Nature of work
Landscape architects incorporate the physical, natural, and social sciences to plan and design environments that are both functional and attractive. They create landscape designs, develop contract documents, and oversee the construction of landscape development for commercial projects, office complexes, parks, golf courses and residential development. Landscape architects work for government environmental and development agencies, landscape consulting firms, and by architectural and engineering firms, or they are self-employed.
Job duties
Landscape architects:
- Consult with clients to determine design needs.
- Survey and assess designated sites and develop designs taking into consideration landscape features, buildings, climate, future usage, and other aspects.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed drawings for sites, including features like trees, shrubs, gardens, lighting, walkways, patios, decks, benches, fences, retaining walls and fountains.
- Prepare or oversee preparation of site plans, reports, sketches, models, photographs, maps, land use studies and design plans.
- Estimate costs, prepare specifications, and evaluate tenders for landscape construction projects.
- Conduct environmental design studies, including environmental assessment, planning and the preservation and re-creation of historical sites.
- Carry out community and neighbourhood physical planning studies, participate in multidisciplinary urban design studies, and prepare design guidelines.
- May manage and supervise landscape construction work.
Sample job titles
- landscape architect
- senior landscape architect
Skills
- A good imagination and powers of visualization are necessary. You should enjoy detailed and precise work and be able to solve problems with creativity and originality. The ability to communicate and cooperate with others is important.
Job requirements
- A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture.
- A master's degree in landscape architecture may be required.
- Membership in the Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape Architects may be required.
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.
Other considerations
- Landscape architects often work in offices but may also need to walk and hike on work sites to assess or inspect construction. Travel, long hours, and deadline pressure are part of the job.
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employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
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employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
N/ANorth Shore
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Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
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25-34
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
Top levels of education
Master
N/ABachelor
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College Diploma
$59,986 median annual incomeBachelor
$63,965 median annual incomeHigh school
$45,835 median annual incomeMaster
$65,105 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$57,773 median annual incomeEducation & training
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and to function as professional planners. They include courses in principles of architecture, master plan development, service, communications, and transportation systems design, community and commercial development, zoning, land use planning, applied economics, policy analysis, applicable laws and regulations, and professional responsibilities and managerial duties.
Institutions providing this program
Landscape Architecture (BSc, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
University ProgramThese programs prepare students for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. They include courses in geology and hydrology, soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements, project and site planning, landscape design, history, and theory, environmental design, applicable laws and regulations, and professional responsibilities and standards.
Institutions providing this program
Truro, NS
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Regulations
Professional Designation: Professional designation exists and shows that the holder has met the standards for the job. Employers may require professional designation, but professional designation is not necessary to do this work.
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