Urban Planner

Company Description

We are a global architecture, engineering, planning, and technology firm defining the cities of tomorrow. By connecting design and technology, we change how people experience their built environment. We work across disciplines to create the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, and efficient infrastructure that shapes the way people live, move, learn, and heal.

With over 36,000 people active in over 70 countries around the world, Arcadis understands what it takes to work locally and scale globally.

**Job Description**:
Our Edmonton office is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and professional Intermediate Urban Planner to join its team and we enjoy the benefits of a **_hybrid work model._**

In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including Neighbourhood and Area Structure Plans, Outline Plans, Land Use and rezonings, Due Diligence Reports, Infill developments, Development Permit and project management and coordination. Are you are looking for an career opportunity to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment at a global multi-disciplinary firm that takes a holistic approach to planning?

**Most of the things you’ll be working on**:

- Undertake a range of planning assignments including land development, community planning, urban design and land use studies
- Conduct due diligence research, field work, analysis and report writing, site analysis, site design, strategic planning, and municipal policy overviews
- Assist in business development and the preparation of proposals and contracts for clients for planning assignments and multi-disciplinary projects
- Contribute to all aspects of land use planning projects with a preferred interest and focus on land development, subdivision planning, site design and/or urban design.
- Prepare municipal planning documents and policies (Outline Plan, ASP, NSP and zoning by-laws)
- Manage and support multiple planning projects
- Support Public Engagement processes from process design through to implementation
- Analyze development situations from competing points of view

**Qualifications**:
**You'll need to have**:

- Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Geography or a related discipline
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
- Membership or eligibility for membership in Alberta Professional Planners Institute/Canadian Institute of Planners (APPI/CIP). Experience in project management preferred
- Ability to understand and interpret provincial and local planning policies and frameworks
- Experience with Public Engagement processes and strategies
- Ability to work individually or in a team environment
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge and strong proficiency with MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Experience with CAD and GIS preferred
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a high attention to detail
- Written and oral communication expertise

Additional Information

Our office is situated in the heart of the City’s vibrant Ice District (Suite 300 - 10120 103 Avenue NW). This new office space features cutting edge interior design for an inviting, collaborative and productive workspace with great coffee.

Our employees enjoy all the perks of a big office support system. You'll have direct access to management while benefitting from our enthusiastic and helpful organizational resources team. As a global architecture, engineering and technology design firm, Arcadis IBI Group also has offices across the country, continent, and world.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- We request applicants submit their _**_RESUME_**_ highlighting relevant work experience. _**_Please limit PDF files to 10MB or provide a Weblink._**

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