City : EDMONTON

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Urban Planner - ( 220000LI )

Description

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

As an Urban Planner within our Community Development team based in our Edmonton Office, you will have the opportunity to work on projects in the private and public sectors such as new neighbourhood plans, Area Structure Plans, and public engagement as well as both greenfield and infill rezoning and subdivision applications. Our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary team specializes in urban design; integration of architecture, street design, public space design, and sustainability with urban planning; bicycle, and pedestrian-oriented planning. We connect the people, places, and resources that take a project from concept to reality.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and/or analysis of planning related policy documents, site plans, subdivisions, road closure and rezoning applications.
• Responsible for managing complex tasks on multiple, large scope, highly complex projects.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct research regarding planning policy, land use, social and economic topics.
• Provide professional advice regarding planning policy and zoning interpretation and regulatory approvals.
• Create performance expectations for staff and project teams ensuring good communication regarding expectations, work culture and safety
• Communicating with other multidisciplinary team members on relevant aspects of projects.
• Presentation skills to speak to audiences ex. the public, business and municipal Councils.
• Leading facilitation of public engagement events.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and other business development activities.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Membership/eligibility, with the Canadian Institute of Planners or Alberta Professional Planners Institute.
• Knowledge and experience in community development and urban design leading practices.
• Experience in subdivision design and innovative planning approaches.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills, organizational skills, and high attention to detail.
• Leadership skills
• Demonstrated public consultation experience.
• Strong project management skills and experience of planning theory, practice and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to function in a high volume, challenging environment.
• Efficient project management of multiple concurrent projects.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and other programs such as InDesign are an asset.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Urban Planning; Master's degree in Planning is considered an asset.

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position will primarily work in an office environment. Some travel may be required, such as delivering plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings. May occasionally visit study areas, construction sites and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Red Deer

Job : Urban Planner

Organization : BC-1161 Community Development-CA Alberta North

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 15, 2022, 8:39:32 AM

Req ID: 220000LI

Vaccine Policy: Beginning December 8, 2021, Stantec requires North America employees in many positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom a reasonable accommodation has been granted because a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, as required by law.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans