Senior Urban Designer

Overview

Lead design of urban projects, manage teams, mentor staff, drive innovation and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• design delivery
• team management
• client relations
• innovation strategy
• mentorship
• business development

Tasks

-Lead the design and delivery of projects ranging from new communities, redevelopment plans, and mixed-use sites to master plans and urban realm design. -Collaborate across B&A and CIMA+, connecting design with engineering, infrastructure, and environmental disciplines to deliver truly integrated solutions. -Champion design innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in every project. -Develop and nurture relationships with clients, municipalities, developers, and other professionals, helping grow our portfolio of work through reputation and trust. -Mentor and support junior staff, fostering an environment of learning, collaboration, and design excellence. -Collaborating with professionals across Canada on projects that shape communities of all sizes. -Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered with creativity, quality, and care - on time, on budget, and aligned with client objectives. -Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, competitions, and studio promotion initiatives. -Contributing to projects that matter — from transformative urban redevelopments to forward-thinking greenfield communities.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• gis
• adobe
• aaa accreditation
• 8‑12 years

What You Bring

-A degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field. -Strong communication and presentation skills — both visual and verbal — with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences. -Professional accreditation (or eligibility) with the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) or Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA) is strongly preferred. -A strong understanding of urban design principles, planning frameworks, and development processes in Alberta and Western Canada. -Exceptional conceptual and graphic design skills, with proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, Revit, and/or other design software. -A minimum of 8–12 years of professional experience in urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture, including experience leading projects and managing teams.

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Benefits

-Enjoying a workplace that offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, professional development support, and a culture rooted in collaboration and respect. -Having the opportunity to lead, influence, and grow in a design studio that is entering its next exciting phase of evolution.

About Cima+

-From modest beginnings, it grew into a multidisciplinary firm delivering both local and national projects. -It operates over 40 offices across Canada, offering integrated consulting across engineering disciplines. -Services span energy, infrastructure, transport, buildings, environmental, geotechnical, and digital systems. -Typical projects include major infrastructure, urban development, environmental restoration, and complex transit systems. -CIMA+ has reinforced its scope through strategic acquisitions like C3 Water, Eramosa and MidSea Engineering. -It stands out for its employee-shareholder model, fostering commitment and entrepreneurial drive. -Continuously expanding presence and innovating in project delivery and digital technology integration.

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