Intermediate Urban Planner

Poutrix; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Urban Planner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in policy and master planning assignments, provide professional advice, and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, conduct research, and prepare essential planning documents. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on sustainable urban development while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about urban planning and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant planning experience in land development.
• Strong understanding of Ontario's planning and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead policy and land use planning projects.
• Conduct research and prepare site and master plans.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Creative Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Public Speaking

Education

University Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Full member of OPPI and CIP

Tools

MS Office

GIS

CAD

Illustrator

SketchUp

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Our Planning practice is seeking an Intermediate Urban Planner to join their team! The Intermediate Planner role will be involved in assisting and taking lead roles on policy and master planning assignments, obtaining development approvals, providing professional advice and consulting with a range of stakeholders. The individual will report to the office planning leads and work with other professional staff within and outside the office.

Role accountabilities:

1. Assisting with a range of policy and land use planning projects, with an increasing level of autonomy and project management responsibility
2. Conducting research, highest and best use reviews, and planning policy analysis
3. Preparation of site plans, master plans, and municipal and regional planning strategies
4. Coordination of planning applications and securing approvals
5. Public consultation, including creation and delivery of presentations for public meetings, open houses, and workshops
6. Preparation of proposals and contracts for public and private sector clients

Qualifications & Experience:

1. University Degree in Urban and Regional Planning
2. Full member of the Ontario Provincial Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or in the process of becoming a full member
3. Minimum of 4 years of relevant planning experience in land development and land use planning
4. Strong understanding of the planning and development processes in Ontario
5. Analytical thinker and creative problem solver with high attention to detail
6. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Experience in project management would be an asset
7. Ability to work individually or in a team environment
8. Exceptional written communication skills (samples of written work will be required); excellent oral communication skills and experience with public speaking
9. User functionality in MS Office products; knowledge of GIS, CAD, Illustrator, SketchUp, or similar programs would be an asset
10. Valid Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence is required

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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