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Urban and Environmental Planner

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Parsons Full time

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Parsons is seeking a full-time **Urban and Environmental Planner **to join our dynamic team with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced yet flexible work environment. Our company provides a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach to projects. Our team is comprised of engaging, talented, and motivated professionals from a variety of backgrounds, all with unique skills and experience that combine to create a strong and supportive office. We have a passion for creating high-quality sustainable environments that evoke a strong sense of place and an emphasis on mobility.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Assist in the completion of areas, site and corridor land use studies
- Assist in the development of policy analyses and feasibility studies
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of materials to clients and/or public meetings, committees, councils
- Assist in the preparation of environmental assessment studies including analysis of existing conditions, evaluation of alternatives and coordinating consultation programs
- Coordination with municipal staff and other approval agencies in pursuit of approvals and general coordination tasks.
- Preparation of illustrative graphics and presentations
- Preparation and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies and participation in public meetings

**Qualifications**:

- Undergraduate degree in Planning. Preference is given to individuals with a graduate degree in planning.
- Minimum of 5-year related and progressive experience, preferably in a consulting or private sector environment
- Have a positive attitude towards work, colleagues and supportive of a team environment.
- Have a working knowledge of municipal and environmental planning in the Atlantic Region.
- Possess strong initiative, independence and problem-solving skills
- Have good critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate excellent English written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate (oral and written) in French is considered an asset.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.

We value the quality of our employees and promote their well-being. Our professionals can count on stellar supervision while benefiting from a great deal of autonomy as they thrive in a positive work environment. Parsons provides the opportunity to work on a variety of infrastructure projects, from the traditional ones to the major Design-Build and PPP projects. We ensure the development of our resources with a customized career plan, and opportunities for movement within the company. We are at our best when we all work as a team, and that shapes our work philosophy throughout the company (One Parsons).

We believe that, at Parsons, you can help make a real difference and that, together, we will successfully pursue the creation of benchmark structures for our communities in Maritime Provinces and Canada.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

A full-service engineering and construction firm, we work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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