Intermediate Community Planner

CareerArc; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Intermediate Community Planner to join their Municipal Practice team in Calgary. The role involves managing planning assignments and developing municipal policies, ensuring effective public participation and collaboration. Candidates should have an accredited degree in Planning and several years of relevant experience. The position offers market-competitive benefits and a hybrid work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in municipal or regional planning.
• Eligibility for Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation.
• Strong understanding of Alberta's planning framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning assignments including land development and community planning.
• Develop municipal planning documents and policies.
• Support strategic planning and community engagement sessions.

Skills

Municipal planning

Public participation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Accredited degree in Planning

Master's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding an Intermediate Community Planner to our Municipal Practice team based in Calgary or Edmonton, AB.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Municipal Planning and Strategy team specializes in a diverse range of services including:

• Land use planning and approvals processes
• Plan, policy, and bylaw development
• Municipal and intermunicipal collaboration
• Engagement, communications, and facilitation
• Local and regional strategic planning

We offer mentorship, diverse project exposure, and learning opportunities to foster your growth as a professional planner and strengthen the unique skills you bring to the table.

Your role

• Effectively managing a wide range of planning assignments including land development, community planning, policy development, and strategic planning.
• Contributing to the development of municipal planning documents and policies, including Municipal Development Plans, Area Structure Plans, Outline Plans, zoning by-laws, etc.
• Designing, facilitating, and supporting strategic planning and community engagement sessions.
• Business development and proposal preparation for planning and multi-disciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• An accredited degree in Planning or closely related field. A Master\'s degree is an asset.
• 4-10 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, intermunicipal or regional planning, land use, or related planning experience.
• Eligibility for Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation. RPP designation is an asset.
• Strong understanding and experience working within Alberta's planning framework, the Municipal Government Act, and development approval processes.
• Experience in public participation. IAP2 training is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in projects that are complex and have long-term impacts.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and build and strengthen relationships with various parties, clients, contractors, and municipal partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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Additional Information

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