Path to Membership
OALA offers a clear and supported path for individuals pursuing a career as a landscape architect in Ontario.
Step 1: Student Membership
Student Membership is the starting point for individuals enrolled in landscape architecture programs.
Students are encouraged to get involved, attend events, and begin learning about the path toward Full Membership in Ontario.
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Step 2: Intern Membership
After graduation, individuals are eligible to join the Association as Intern Members and participate in the Professional Development Program (PDP). The program consists of three components: mentored experience reporting, successful completion of the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.) and the independent course of study.
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Step 3: Full Membership - Become a landscape architect
Only Full Members of OALA are legally permitted to use the title “landscape architect” in Ontario.
Eligibility for Full Membership is based on education, professional experience, and examination. Most applicants achieve Full Membership after completing Intern Membership and the Professional Development Program, while additional pathways exist for experienced practitioners and members of equivalent organizations.
