Jill Robertson, MLA (University of Guelph, 2005) is a partner at DIALOG, a purpose-driven integrated Canadian design practice. Her work crosses scales from detailed site design to visionary city-building, focusing on meaningful improvement of the public realm through thoughtful and articulate design interventions. A passionate advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, Jill emphasizes participatory design and authentic public engagement in every process for which she is involved. She is known for her ability to build trust and consensus in highly sensitive public conservations, engaging diverse voices who might often not find a seat at the table. Jill is passionate about process, and weaves context-specificity into the design narrative for a site, helping to express the stories of place and the ideas of end users, bringing energy, passion, and a strong desire to impact meaningful change.
Jill has been a long-standing contributor and advocate for the profession of landscape architecture, serving as Associate Representative (OALA), Secretary /Treasurer (APALA), organizing committee member for the 2010 and 2020 CSLA Congresses (APALA and AALA) and Examining Board member (AALA), as well as serving on the LACF Board. She has been a mentor for emerging landscape architects and designers, serving on thesis committees and as a guest lecturer, and even sharing the profession with elementary school classes through the City of Edmonton’s City Hall School Program.
