Senior Project Landscape Architect/Project Manager Plan and Design the Best!
The City of Kelowna, situated in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan valley, boasts a stunning setting and year-round recreational pursuits. Kelowna has over 200 city parks, all of which showcase why our city has won multiple “Community in Bloom” awards.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Landscape Architect! The successful applicant will be responsible for the strategic and schematic planning and design of City parks, urban spaces and public art projects and will supervise junior staff and assist the Department Manager with staff mentoring and performance evaluations. The position will oversee the selection of consultants, manage resources, overseeing project communications, strategic planning, preliminary design, detailed design, scheduling, and budgeting, and monitor projects through tender preparation for City of Kelowna parks and public spaces, as well as guide projects such as City beautification and monumentation. Projects will include strategic plans, concept plans and design for new construction, renewal, alteration, rehabilitation, or improvements to parks and urban realm, monumentation, beautification and public art. This position will take professional responsibility for projects and seal drawings, as required. Utilize your related design experience to help enhance Kelowna’s beautiful landscapes and infrastructure.
Requirements:
Skilled Registered Landscape Architect or alternate equivalent professional designation (e.g., Engineer / Architect registered or eligible for immediate registration in BC with comparable landscape architecture experience.)
A minimum of 5 years of landscape architecture experience, including strategic planning and budgeting, design development, project management,



tendering, construction, and contract administration in the municipal environment
Experience with management of junior technical staff, consultants, and contractors
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively lead a team and work collaboratively
Digital illustration, artificial intelligence software regarding illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, CAD skills, and other artificial intelligence applications are an asset
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
Help create Kelowna asa City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and leadresponsibly.Live, work and playin one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelownaboasts miles of lake access,public areasand outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene,healthyand connectedneighborhoods,and a world-renowned College and University.You’reonlyaquick link to the world via Kelowna International Airport.
Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and careerandprofessional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $126,150 to $147,175, employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.
The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.
Applications must be received by end of day November 18, 2026.
Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest.
Senior Project Landscape Architect/Project Manager

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📌 Senior Project Landscape Architect/Project Manager (British Columbia)
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