Junior Urban Planner

Stantec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

RRSP

Employee stock purchase

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec in Edmonton is seeking an Urban Planner to join the Community Development team. You will work on neighbourhood plans, Area Structure Plans, and public engagement, as well as greenfield and infill rezoning and subdivision applications.

The role emphasises urban design integration, strong communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; some travel may be required. A Bachelor’s in Urban Planning and at least 2 years of experience are preferred; Master’s is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning; Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Membership/eligibility with the Canadian Institute of Planners or Alberta Professional Planners Institute.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, high attention to detail.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and InDesign is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of planning policy documents, site plans, subdivisions, road closures and rezoning applications.
• Research planning policy, land use, social and economic topics.
• Provide professional advice on planning policy and zoning interpretation and regulatory approvals.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team members on project aspects.
• Assist with public engagement events.
• Assist in preparation of proposals and business development activities.

Skills

CIP/APPI membership

Urban design leading practices

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

MS Office & InDesign

Education

Urban Planning degree

Master’s degree asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centres, resilient neighbourhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

As an Urban Planner within our Community Development team based in our Edmonton Office, you will have the opportunity to work on projects in the private and public sectors such as new neighbourhood plans, Area Structure Plans, and public engagement as well as both greenfield and infill rezoning and subdivision applications. Our highly experienced, multi‑disciplinary team specialises in urban design; integration of architecture, street design, public space design, and sustainability with urban planning; bicycle, and pedestrian‑oriented planning. We connect the people, places, and resources that take a project from concept to reality.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and/or analysis of planning related policy documents, site plans, subdivisions, road closure and rezoning applications.
• Conduct research regarding planning policy, land use, social and economic topics.
• Provide professional advice regarding planning policy and zoning interpretation and regulatory approvals.
• Communicate with other multidisciplinary team members on relevant aspects of projects.
• Assist with public engagement events.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and other business development activities.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Membership/eligibility, with the Canadian Institute of Planners or Alberta Professional Planners Institute.
• Knowledge and experience in community development and urban design leading practices.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills, organisational skills, and high attention to detail.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and other programs such as InDesign are an asset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Urban Planning; Master’s degree in Planning is considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position will primarily work in an office environment. Some travel may be required, such as delivering plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings. May occasionally visit study areas, construction sites and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase programme, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase programme, and group tax‑free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton

Organization: BC-1161 CommDev-CA Alberta North

Employee Status: Regular