Senior Planner & Urban Designer — Hybrid Leader

slihrms; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Professional development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Architecture & Design Canada Inc. seeks a Senior Planner and Urban Designer to advance our planning, urban design, architecture, and master planning practice across Canada.

The role demands strong design judgment, market credibility, and the ability to grow client relationships through complex studies from concept to approvals and delivery. The position can be based in Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON, with a collaborative, design-driven culture and hybrid work options to balance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in urban planning, urban design, or master planning.
• Registered with Canadian Institute of Planners and a provincial planning institute.
• Proven leadership on complex assignments and client development.

Responsibilities

• Lead urban planning, urban design, and master planning assignments for complex public and private sector clients.
• Develop planning and design strategies supporting complete communities and transit-oriented development.
• Prepare planning studies, urban design frameworks, and implementation plans.
• Lead client and stakeholder engagement, including workshops and public consultations.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and leading proposals.
• Mentor emerging planners and contribute to a collaborative practice culture.

Skills

Urban design

Planning leadership

Client development

Public engagement

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Planning/Urban Design/Architecture/Geography

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Architecture & Design Canada Inc. seeks a Senior Planner and Urban Designer to advance our planning, urban design, architecture, and master planning practice across Canada.

The role demands strong design judgment, market credibility, and the ability to grow client relationships through complex studies from concept to approvals and delivery. The position can be based in Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON, with a collaborative, design-driven culture and hybrid work options to balance