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.

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.