Urban Planner

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Arcadis Full time

Job Description

Our Global Architecture & Urbanism Division combines the expertise of IBIs Buildings and Placemaking practice, our Places capabilities, and CRTKLs multi-sector design leadership to offer a diverse range of solutions focusing on human-centric design, sustainability, and technology. 

Join our dynamic placemaking team based in Edmonton and help "design the cities of tomorrow" with projects throughout Edmonton and Alberta. With a land development focus, you will join a passionate group of planners, urban designers and landscape architects to lead and support projects for public and private-sector clients. Our studio culture ensures you have a home base within the larger organization which offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with colleagues all over the globe. This position requires working in a fast paced, collaborative environment at a global multi-disciplinary firm that takes a holistic and comprehensive approach to planning. 

We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of peoples lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.

Role accountabilities:

Undertake a range of planning assignments including land development, community planning, urban design, land use studies and public engagement Conduct due diligence research, field work, analysis and report writing, site analysis, site design, strategic planning, and municipal policy overviews Develop, review, and manage the approval process for land use planning applications 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 Network and build relationships with current and prospective clients and other strategic contacts Represent our practice/projects at conferences or other events

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

3-10 years of experience in planning, urban design, or applied professions  Eligible for Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation An accredited degree in Urban Planning; a masters degree is an asset IAP2 certification is an asset Familiarity with provincial planning legislation and the development approval process Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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