Experienced / Senior Urban Planner

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks an Experienced/Senior Urban Planner to join their interdisciplinary team in Edmonton. The role involves contributing to public and private sector projects, including master planning and permitting for sustainable developments. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Planning, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and skills in urban design software.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Flexible work options

Outstanding career opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidate should be eligible for full membership in the Alberta Institute of Planners.
• At least 5 years of working experience in Planning or related field.
• Previous experience in policy planning and municipal planning approvals in Alberta beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Planning Documents and review municipal planning docs.
• Conduct research on regulations and socio-demographics.
• Assist with due diligence on land development planning applications.

Skills

Urban design

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Planning or related discipline

Tools

Revit

AUTOCAD

GIS

Sketch up

Adobe Suite

Job description

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The Opportunity : Job Description

The Opportunity : Job Description

As part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to a variety of public and private sector projects across including master planning for mixed use development, permitting for net zero, large-scale industrial, design of low impact and climate-adapted projects across Western Canada.

With studios in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary, you will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and work alongside talented professionals from multiple disciplines.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here :

• Prepare Planning Documents : Create and review drawings, maps, reports, and municipal planning documents such as zoning bylaws, municipal development plans, area structure plans and secondary plans.
• Research and Analysis : Conduct research on municipal regulations, planning policies, land use trends, socio-demographics, economic conditions, and environmental factors to support projects.
• Due Diligence : Assist with due diligence of sites and provide recommendations on land development project applications, and approval processes.
• Design Collaboration : Collaborate with urban designers to develop conceptual master plans, site plans, and design elements into planning projects.
• Application Management : Prepare, submit, and manage applications for rezoning, permits, subdivisions, and boundary adjustments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and securing approvals.
• Public Engagement : Assist in developing engagement materials, presentations, and strategies for public meetings, open houses, and workshops with stakeholders and authorities.
• Policy Development : Assist in creating comprehensive plans, design guidelines, and planning strategies for urban and regional developments.
• Data Compilation : Compile and analyze data, including historical, statistical, and topographical information, to support due diligence and technical reports.
• Project Management : Assist in coordinating interdisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project priorities and quality standards are met.
• Business Development : Assist with proposals, contracts, and other business development activities to secure public and private sector projects.

What you’ll bring to WSP :

• Candidate should be eligible for full membership in the Alberta Institute of Planners and / or Canadian Institute of Planners;
• Master’s Degree in Planning or related discipline will be an asset;
• At least 5 years of working experience in Planning or related field;
• Previous experience in a policy planning, land development, urban design and municipal planning approvals in Alberta will be beneficial;
• Well-developed skills in urban design and working knowledge of Revit, AUTOCAD, GIS, Sketch up and / or Adobe Suite will be an asset;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Proven time management and organizational skills.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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