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Landscape Architecture - Contract Administrator

Stantec

Toronto, Ontario

Landscape Architecture - Contract Administrator

Stantec

Toronto, Ontario

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Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. About the Position We are seeking an experienced and motivated Landscape Architect that will focus on Construction Administration to join our Landscape Architecture practice in Toronto. This individual will provide a key role in the delivery of complex, multi-year landscape architecture and public realm projects from detailed design through to construction completion. Working closely with project managers, design leads, contractor teams, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will carry out construction administration services, coordinate project delivery, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, schedule, and budget performance. This is a hybrid position based out of our Toronto office, with a minimum of three days per week in-office attendance. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time based on project needs. Key Responsibilities Construction Administration - Carry out construction administration services for complex landscape architecture and public realm projects. - Review shop drawings, material submissions, RFIs, change orders, site instructions, payment certifications, and deficiency reports. - Conduct site reviews to monitor construction quality and compliance with contract documents. - Coordinate project closeout activities, record documentation, and warranty reviews. - Assure compliance with all health and safety protocols to Stantec’s requirements. Project Communication & Coordination - Working closely with the Project Manager, liaison between clients, contractors, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams as required. - Identify issues proactively and coordinate to implement effective solutions to maintain project progress. - Support Project Managers in overall project planning and execution. Technical Production - Support project production activities including construction detailing, specification coordination, and cost estimate development. - Preparation and coordination of construction documents and technical deliverables. - Ensure consistency with municipal standards, accessibility requirements, and industry best practices. Qualifications Required - Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university program. - Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, with demonstrated experience in construction administration and project delivery. - OALA Full Member or actively pursuing full membership and expected to obtain registration within the next three years. - Strong knowledge of contract administration procedures and construction processes. - Experience on municipal, institutional, park, transportation, healthcare, public realm, or infrastructure projects. - Excellent communication and project organizational skills. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedules and budgets. - Class G divers’ license and vehicle. Technical Skills - Strong proficiency in AutoCAD. - Working knowledge of Land F/X. - Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Project. - Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu. - Knowledge of OBC, AODA, CSA accessibility requirements, municipal standards, and contract administration best practices. - Proficiency with construction documentation standards, specifications, and quality management procedures. Preferred - Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign and Photoshop. - Experience with large-scale public infrastructure, parks, waterfronts, institutional campuses, healthcare facilities, or municipal capital projects. - Experience supervising technical staff and coordinating consultant teams. Please provide - Cover letter expressing your interest; - Resume (pdf); - Portfolio (pdf or link) with project examples; - Two related professional references. **Pay Range:** • Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$69,600.00 - $101,000.00 Annually **Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. **Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. **Primary Location:** Canada | ON | Toronto **Organization:** BC-1606 CommDev-CA Ontario East **Employee Status:** Regular **Management Level:** Individual contributor **Business Justification:** New Position **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 02/10/2026 03:10:18 **Req ID:** 1008058

  

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About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

 We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

At Stantec, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building communities. As an extension of that commitment, we believe that our nation is our community—and Veterans and their families are an important part of that community. We are committed to welcoming members of the Veteran’s and military communities into our workforce, and we are dedicated to growing our work for defense communities in Canada, the US, and abroad.

We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

We believe in the long-term success of military-connected individuals, and we hope you will join us in your next career move.

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