Ville : WATERLOO

Catégorie :

Industrie : Materials & Construction

Employeur : Stantec

Urban Planner - ( 220000K9 )

Description

Planning is problem solving. It’s about preparing communities today to thrive tomorrow. At Stantec, our planners tackle complex challenges with passion and purpose. And we bring that same passion to growing the potential of each professional who joins our Stantec community.

Your Opportunity

As a Planner within our Community Development business line, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of planning and development projects. These projects will include seeking development approvals from a broad number of large and small municipalities; such approvals could include official plan and/or zoning by-law amendments, plan of subdivision and condominium, minor variances, severances, and site plan control applications. We often work directly for municipalities including new and updates of official plans, community improvement plans, parks and recreation master plans and other special municipal planning studies. We also work in the realm of urban design which includes designs for streetscapes and other urban areas, as well as transit and pedestrian-oriented developments. Our highly experienced, multidisciplinary team specializes in urban planning and design that integrates architecture, landscape, engineering, and sustainability. We connect the people, places, and resources that take a project from concept to reality and our goal in doing so is to build community.

Your Key Responsibilities

• As a member of the project team you will prepare technical reports, studies, and memoranda including due diligence assessments, highest and best use reports, planning justification reports/rationales, agendas, meeting minutes, etc.
• Perform project coordination, file management, and progress work on a wide variety and scale of multidisciplinary projects.
• Prepare drawings, graphics, plans, and other design elements.
• Utilize relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings; continually develop skills using software programs for design and drafting.
• Perform due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start a new project.
• Calculate project costs and undertake forecasts of future trends related to land use and development efforts.
• Work within defined project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Attend, present, and compile notes at meetings, hearings, and public events in support of the project team.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level, as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Take initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Strong writing, organizational, and time management skills.
• Understanding of Ontario’s land use planning framework and common development application types.
• Developing knowledge of economic and legal considerations in land use regulations, development forms, and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated skill preparing visual communication materials such as figures, tables, sketches, renderings, plans, and presentation materials.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Working knowledge of legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Experience with relevant drafting/design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and AutoCAD. ArcGIS would be considered an asset.
• Fluency using computer and smartphone platforms for a range of business applications (Microsoft Office, Teams, online data portals and apps).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, or related field, allowing eligibility to become a full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).
• Minimum of two years post-graduate experience.

Typical office environment experience working with computers. Some travel and work outside of regular business hours may be required, such as delivering plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings or public events. 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 better communities, fueled on each other’s’ talents to do meaningful and exciting work and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

Other Locations : Canada-Ontario-London

Job : Urban Planner

Organization : BC-1614 Community Development-CA Ontario West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 16, 2022, 7:55:09 AM

Req ID: 220000K9

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