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 3,000 employees and 60+ offices around the world, we understand what it takes to work locally and scale globally.

At IBI, we’re defining the cities of tomorrow.

**Job Description**:
The Ottawa Urban Planning practice is seeking an Urban Planner to join their team. The Urban Planner role will be involved in supporting other planners on policy and master planning assignments, assisting in obtaining development approvals, providing professional advice, and consulting with a range of stakeholders. The individual will report to the office planning leads and work with other professional staff within and outside the office.

**Most of the Things You’ll Work On**:

- Assisting with a range of policy and land use planning projects
- Conducting research, highest and best use reviews, and planning policy analysis
- Coordination and input on site plans, master plans and municipal and regional planning strategies
- Public consultation, including creation and delivery of presentations for public meetings, open houses and workshops
- Preparation of proposals and contracts for public and private sector clients.
- Supporting other planners and designers

**Qualifications**:
**You'll Need To Have**:

- University Degree in Urban and Regional Planning
- Full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or in the process of becoming of a full member is preferable
- 1-3 years of relevant planning experience in land development and land use planning
- Strong understanding of the planning and development processes in Ontario
- Quebec experience is considered an asset
- Analytical thinker and creative problem solver with high attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience in project management would be an asset
- Ability to work individually or in a team environment
- Ability to communicate, write, and present in French would be an asset
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Excellent oral communication skills and experience with public speaking
- User functionality in MS Office products
- Knowledge of GIS, CAD, Illustrator, SketchUp, or similar programs would be an asset

Additional Information

IBI’s Ottawa office provides Architectural, Civil, Transportation and Water Management Engineering services for the planning, design and construction of buildings and infrastructure. Our office is located at 333 Preston Street in the Preston Square complex in the heart of “Little Italy” with many pubs, restaurants and other small businesses. Preston Square occupies the entire block, and is adjacent to the 417 Highway at Rochester Street exit, a short distance from the Ottawa International Airport. There is convenient OC Transpo bus and O-Train service within walking distance. The Rideau Canal of skating fame is six blocks away. Downtown Ottawa, including Parliament Hill is a 10 minutes cab ride.

Our employees enjoy our small office feel with all the perks of a big office support system. You will have direct access to management, while benefitting from our enthusiastic and helpful organizational resources team. IBI Group’s two floors support a collaborative culture. As a global architecture, engineering and technology design firm, the Ottawa staff are in communication with the other IBI Group offices across the country, continent and world.

IBI Group provides a competitive benefit package and pays association dues and licensing fees.

We request applicants submit their **RESUME** highlighting relevant work experience. **Please limit PDF files to 10MB or provide a WebLink.**

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