Are you interested in volunteering and supporting the work of the CSLA? Our volunteers contribute to professional advocacy, government relations, and the advancement of issues of national relevance to our members. There are many ways to get involved.
Current Opportunities:
- LA CES Monitoring Committee Representative
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. 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. Volunteers serve a three year term, reviewing between eight and ten providers (1 hour each) and are active throughout the duration of the Monitoring Process, which runs from June through September. Email Michelle Legault, CSLA Executive Director (executive-director@csla-aapc.ca) with your CV by October 20th to apply, or for more information. CSLA Public Practice Task Force
Did you know that approximately 20% of CSLA members work in public practice? The CSLA is launching a Public Practice Task Force and invites members working in federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to apply. We’re seeking members working across diverse roles such as policy, asset management, parks and recreation, project leadership, and development review.The purpose of the Task Force is to:
- Conduct a survey of CSLA members to better define the roles and unique needs of public practice landscape architects
- Evaluate CSLA programs and services for public practice members
- Strengthen the Municipal Roundtable as a peer-to-peer network
- Shape how the CSLA supports public practice, build peer networks, and advance the profession’s impact nationally.
Please submit a short expression of interest outlining your experience in public practice by October 31, 2025 to Hope Parnham at advocacy@csla-aapc.ca.
CSLA Recruitment and Retention Task Force
The objectives of this task force are to:- Increase the number of landscape architects operating in Canada
- Increase diversity in the profession, and
- To improve retention strategies in the profession.
The task force will develop a work plan which includes strategies to address the objectives, and report back to the Board and Leadership Group.
If you are interested, please send your CV to Michelle Legault, CSLA Executive Director (executive-director@csla-aapc.ca), by November 12th, 2025.
- Roster of Climate and Biodiversity Champions
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. - Municipal Roundtable
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.
This page will be updated when new opportunities become available.