Account Manager- Outside Sales

AutoTrader.ca; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Urban Planner to join a dynamic team in the greater Calgary area. This role offers the chance to engage with complex development applications while contributing to community-focused planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's in Planning and have a strong background in urban design, showcasing excellent organizational and communication skills. With a supportive team environment and unique challenges, this position is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure and is passionate about sustainable community development. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, generous benefits, and a collaborative work atmosphere that encourages innovative thinking.

Benefits

Earned Day Off Program

Health Care and Dental Care

Health Care Spending Account

Wellness Spending Account

Generous RRSP employer matching

3 Weeks vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Sick Days

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Urban Planning/Design experience in Canada.
• Understanding of the municipal approval process and design justifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of municipal planning services independently.
• Review complex development applications and ensure community needs are met.

Skills

Urban Planning

Design Skills

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's in Planning

Bachelor's in Urban Planning/Design/Geography/Architecture

RPP, MCIP Designation

LEED AP

PMP

Job description

This is an excellent and unique opportunity for a Planner in the urban design and planning space to join an amazing team as an Urban Planner in the greater Calgary area, Alberta.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

As one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, we are happy to announce a new opportunity to join our growing team within Planning and Development. Our planning landscape includes a unique variety of both natural and manmade considerations that fill our work with rewarding challenges. This is a great opportunity to gain more experience in reviewing complex development applications, subdivisions, and appearing before public decision-making bodies, including Planning Commission, appeal boards, and Council. If you are a person that thrives working independently, in a fast-paced environment, on projects both big and small, this may be the job for you!

Our Planning & Development team is a group of dedicated and experienced professionals committed to levelling up our customer service every day while ensuring development progresses in a way that protects our natural environment and supports a community where all residents can thrive.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

This position reports to the Manager of Planning and requires the successful candidate to work independently on complex development applications alongside a collaborative cross-departmental team. The Development Planner position is responsible for delivering a variety of municipal planning services, and the successful candidate would play a critical role in ensuring that day-to-day applications complement the natural beauty of our community and meet the needs of our residents.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced planning professional who thrives under pressure, is a self-starter with a collaborative work style, and possesses well-developed organizational skills and conflict resolution skills to reach successful planning outcomes in a politically sensitive environment.

• This candidate will have the following aspects;
• Master's in Planning, Urban Design, B. Urban Planning / Design / Geography / Architecture
• RPP, MCIP Designation an asset
• LEED AP and PMP are additional assets
• 3+ years' experience of Urban Planning / Design experience in Canada
• Excellent technical knowledge and design experience within the industry with a proven knowledge base with Provincial, Regional, and Municipal Policy (Growth Planning, Supportive ‘Infrastructure’ Planning (e.g., Transportation and Movement, Housing), secondary plans, framework plans, hub / corridor studies, etc.)
• Understanding of the municipal approval process including understanding of design justifications, planning rationales, and other elements included in that process
• Detailed approach to project management and design with an entrepreneurial mindset
• High energy, innovative thinking, and a dynamic approach to design and planning are a must
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hourly Rate: $49.73 – $52.50 per hour to start - Pay rate will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education.
• Earned Day Off (EDO) Program: (i.e., Extra Day Off every three weeks!)
• Benefits: Health Care and Dental Care; Health Care Spending Account, and Wellness Spending Account
• Generous RRSP: employer matching program
• 3 Weeks vacation to start
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Sick Days

Please apply directly if you feel like you are the right candidate and are excited about this excellent opportunity!