Laboratory Planner

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Seeking Problem-Solvers with a Passion for Science

Our clients live on the leading edge of Education and Science. We, the laboratory planners at HDR, consider ourselves lucky to work with them every day. We come from a diverse background of architects, educators, and scientists. There is no one formula for how we got here, but we all have a deep interest in what our clients do and a passion for problem-solving.

Lab planners are the conduits between the end users and the rest of the design team. We translate design vision to scientists, and science to designers. We’re also in a position to have our ideas permeate throughout every aspect of our projects. Collaboration energizes us.

We are proud to be associated with some of the most advanced institutions and facilities in the world, including 33 of the top 50 Universities ranked by grant dollars received. Our work spans life science, physical science, nanoscience, engineering, and education facilities in all of the above. If a client has a one-of-a-kind facility, HDR is often the first to be called upon. Our clients want their designers to be able to think strategically about their unique problems, not just apply past experience. Staying ahead takes work. We invest significant time together reimagining the future of research and education, and how that will impact our clients, their projects, and our design thinking.

If you are looking to join an inspired team that focuses on what is next, not just what has been done before, let us know. We are looking for you, too!

Role

• Provide planning, design, and coordination support on projects.
• Engage in problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings.
• Prepare drawings and specification documents.
• Research, plan, design, and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Supports the work of Principal Laboratory Planners and Senior Laboratory Planners with the intent of growing into those roles through deep, ideally daily, mentorship. Through training, education, and preparation, the planner will eventually lead his/her own user groups through the planning process and into complete design.

Required Attitude

• A passion for applying modeling and data technology to the task of lab planning production in ever smarter, more efficient, richly visualized, and decision-informing ways.
• A self-sufficient nature and a can-do attitude.
• A desire to receive mentorship and a willingness to learn and grow.
• An enthusiasm for working in a team environment.

Required Skillset

• Empathy for others’ concerns (clients); good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Rich visualization sensibilities and abilities.
• Strategic thinking AND attention to detail.
• Revit proficiency with a desire to push its capabilities to the limits.
• MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint are required.
• Rhino, Photoshop, and In-Design preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience or demonstrated requisite knowledge and expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree in design (Architecture, Planning, Engineering, or similar) or a 4-year degree in science with practical laboratory or science education experience.
• LEED AP preferred.

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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Other Locations

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

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Apr 3, 2025

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, arrest, and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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