Urban Planner

Overview

Lead urban planning projects for municipalities, Indigenous and private clients in Alberta

Key Responsibilities

• client development
• stakeholder engagement
• feasibility studies
• work planning
• technical advice
• project management

Tasks

-Pursue client business, identify opportunities, promote urban and community planning services, develop relationships, and generate business through client development and preparation of proposals. -Design, lead and manage Stakeholder, Public and Indigenous Engagement Programs, prepare and deliver presentations, reports and other project-related deliverables; -Prepare and present plans, reports and other findings to public and private clients, advisory boards, representatives of public agencies and elected officials; -Lead development of feasibility studies, master plans and strategies; -Develop and administer work plans, schedules and budgets to advance projects, and coordinate the work of project team members and sub-consultants; -Analyze, summarize and provide technical planning advice for urban and regional planning projects, based on interpretation of applicable policy and legislation; -Lead development plan and permit approval applications; -Manage complex planning and urban design projects for municipalities, Indigenous Communities and private sector clients; -Mentor colleagues, develop skills of the existing team members and act as a senior point of reference on technical matters.

Requirements

• gis
• ms project
• adobe cc
• master’s degree
• cip member
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Demonstrated record of successful project delivery from proposal development to completion, on time and budget; -Knowledge, experience and /or passion for climate resilient communities; -Strong knowledge of and experience in applying planning policy and regulations in Calgary, including the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), the Land Use Bylaw, area structure plans, and other statutory documents under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act; -IAP2 training -Knowledge and experience working with MS Office (Project), GIS (ArcUrban, ArcGis), Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop); -A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel out of Alberta for project work. -Demonstrated experience working on First Nations /Indigenous/Northern Community Planning projects, and commitment to engaging with Indigenous ways of knowing; -Demonstrated experience in client relationship management, project management and team management; -Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. -Excellent knowledge and experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint); -10+ years’ experience in planning, ideally with both private sector and public sector experience; -Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Planning, or related field with 4+ years’ of relevant experience. -Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI); -High level user GIS (e.g., ArcUrban, ArcGis), -Strong portfolio of projects demonstrating excellent technical capabilities with a focus on the delivery of high quality planning; -Excellent written and oral presentation skills; -Excellent written skills. Able to structure, write and coordinate reports and deliverables that are clear and easy to understand. -Excellent communication skills. Able to lead meetings, work across cultures and sectors, and respectfully guide and direct discussions. -Superior interpersonal skills including relationship building, communication at all levels and an ability to work collaboratively across integrated teams both within the Urbanism + Planning Practice and other key market sectors;

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Benefits

-Company paid relocation is not available for this position.

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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Visa Sponsorship

-sponsorship for canadian employment authorization is not available.