Volunteer Opportunities

We are seeking representatives from Atlantic Canada and British Columbia to serve a two-year term (renewable) on the CLS Committee. Meetings are held monthly from September to June by videoconference (for 90 minutes) and an in-person meeting is held exceptionally once every 2 years. All expenses related to committee work will be reimbursed by the CSLA and CNLA.

The responsibilities of the representatives include:

• maintaining the integrity of the standard
• maintaining editorial control on the content
• reviewing the standard and coordinating its updates, and
  suggesting new content.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your expression of interest and resumé to Michelle Legault, at executive-director@csla-aapc.ca by February 1st, 2026.

This committee supports implementation of the CSLA’s national Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and related initiatives, including: raising awareness and sharing resources; identifying and reducing barriers to entry and retention in the profession; coordinating training that promotes more just and inclusive practice. The new Co-Chair will serve alongside an experienced current co-chair of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and will work closely with CSLA staff, and representatives of the component associations and partners organizations, including LACF and the College of Fellows.

The Co-Chairs are responsible for:

• chairing monthly meetings (September to June)
• contributing to setting meeting agendas
• providing twice yearly updates to the Board of Directors
• contributing to the CSLA Annual Report
• participating in twice yearly joint meetings with the Reconciliation Advisory Committee

Please send the following to Michelle Legault, CSLA Executive Director, at executive-director@csla-aapc.ca by February 2, 2026: your CV; and a brief statement of interest (1–2 paragraphs) describing your experience with justice, equity, diversity and inclusion -related work and why you are interested in the Co-Chair role.

Are you interested in contributing directly to the CSLA's governance and supporting a more equitable and inclusive professional community?

The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects' (CSLA) Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is seeking members to volunteer for a focused review of CSLA policies to help ensure they reflect a strong and meaningful equity lens. This work supports CSLA’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, fairness, and sound governance across the profession.

The review will be conducted virtually, with meetings held approximately every 6–8 weeks from March to December 2026. Draft reviews of 6-8 governing documents (such as the Canadian Landscape Charter, the Board Manual, the Committee Manual, etc.) and 20 operational policies are currently in preparation by the Executive Director; volunteers will be asked to review these drafts and provide thoughtful feedback and recommendations from an equity-informed perspective. The draft policies will be presented to the CSLA Board of Directors for approval.

The estimated time commitment is approximately 3–5 hours per meeting cycle, including meeting participation and advance document review.

Members interested in volunteering are asked to submit a brief CV outlining relevant experience or perspectives related to equity, governance, policy development, or professional practice. CSLA encourages expressions of interest from members with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Note that this activity would qualify for component association continuing education credits.

To apply, please send your CV to Michelle Legault, Executive Director at executive-director@csla-aapc.ca by February 19.

The CSLA is looking for one volunteer for the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education Standards Committee (LA CES) Monitoring Committee.

The LA CES is a program sponsored by key landscape architecture organizations to establish, maintain, and enforce standards for evaluating professional development and continuing education programs for landscape architects. It is a collaboration of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA), Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB), Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB), and Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF).

The Monitoring Committee is one of three volunteer groups that support the effective operation of the enterprise, along with the Administrative and Application Review committees.

Charge and Responsibility

The Monitoring Committee will: annually review a minimum of ten (10) percent of approved providers to verify compliance with LA CES guidelines and procedures; notify approved providers in writing of any failure to comply and the need to demonstrate compliance within a thirty (30) day probationary period from receipt of notification; and if approved providers fail to comply with conditions for acceptance by the end of the thirty (30) day probationary period, withdraw registration and remove the providers from the LA CES program.

Compliance verification may include, but is not limited to: surveying approved providers; reviewing provider materials to include descriptions and evaluations; and surveying provider program attendees.

Time Commitment

• Three year term
• Review between eight and ten providers @ 1 hour each

Active throughout the duration of the Monitoring Process, which runs from June through September

New Deadline to Apply

If you are interested, please send your CV to Michelle Legault, CSLA Executive Director (executive-director@csla-aapc.ca), by March 31st.

This is a network of dedicated CSLA members who bring passion, expertise, and vision to initiatives addressing climate change and biodiversity. Learn more about the roster here.

Are you a landscape architect working for a Canadian municipality? If so, we invite you to participate in the CSLA's Municipal Roundtable. To register, simply complete this short survey. We look forward to your involvement in shaping the future of landscape architecture in Canadian municipalities.