Healthcare Planner 2

HDR; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Parental leave

Job summary

HDR in Ottawa seeks a Health Planner 2 to contribute to the design of healthcare facilities. This role requires a Master's Degree in Architecture, 6+ years of experience in the healthcare A/E industry, and proficiency with BIM tools. The successful candidate will provide planning support, develop architectural plans, and collaborate with user groups. The position offers a salary range between $90,000 - $140,000 and a comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership and wellness.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in healthcare A/E industry, with 3 years as a health planner.
• Ability to independently develop architectural test fits, master plans, and space plans.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design, and coordination support on healthcare projects.
• Prepare architectural drawings, diagrams, test fits, and space plans.
• Translate user group input and clinical requirements into architectural layouts.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Knowledge of Canadian healthcare standards

BIM proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Job description

In the role of Health Planner 2, you will contribute to the planning and design of healthcare facilities as part of an integrated architectural team. This position is intended for an architectural professional with developing healthcare experience who can work with increasing independence, supporting the translation of clinical and operational needs into clear, buildable architectural planning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design, and coordination support on healthcare projects of varying scales and complexity.
• Prepare and develop architectural drawings, diagrams, test fits, and space plans using CAD, BIM, and other tools.
• Translate user group input and clinical/operational requirements into architectural layouts and test fits under minimal guidance of senior planners.
• Apply functional planning principles to architectural layouts; familiarity with healthcare functional programming and applicable capital planning processes are considered assets.
• Participate in and support user group meetings and planning workshops, leading portions as appropriate.
• Coordinate planning information with architectural, engineering, and project management disciplines.
• Research and apply applicable Canadian healthcare facility guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentation materials, and planning documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Additional Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Architecture
• EDAC, WELL, LEED, or other applicable certifications.
• 6+ years experience in healthcare A/E industry, with 3 years as a health planner.
• Ability to independently develop architectural test fits, master plans, and space plans.
• Proficiency with BIM software such as Revit and Rhino.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Fluency with Canadian healthcare facility standards, including CSA Z8000, CSA Z317, CSA B651, AODA, and applicable building codes.
• Experience leading user group meetings or stakeholder engagement sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in A/E industry.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models.
• Detail-oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay Range for Ontario: $90,000 - $140,000

Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Other Locations: Canada-Ontario-Ottawa, Canada-Ontario-Kingston, Canada-Ontario-London

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Health ARC

Job Posting: Apr 6, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests and conviction records.