Urban Planner

Poutrix; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a passionate urban planner to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This role focuses on designing the cities of tomorrow, engaging with communities, and leading innovative placemaking projects. You'll collaborate with a tight-knit group of planners and designers, contributing to meaningful initiatives that shape urban environments. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to equality and inclusion, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on both your career and the communities you serve. If you're ready to help create a lasting legacy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in planning or urban design.
• Eligible for Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support stakeholder engagement for various placemaking projects.
• Participate in feasibility studies and community policy initiatives.

Skills

Urban Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Project Management

Indigenous Engagement

Education

Accredited Degree in Urban Planning

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning

IAP2 Certification

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:

Join our dynamic placemaking team based in Vancouver and help "design the cities of tomorrow" with projects throughout the lower mainland and BC! With an urban planning and engagement focus, you will join a tight-knit group of passionate planners, urban designers, and landscape architects to lead and support projects for public and private-sector clients. Our studio culture ensures you have a home base within the larger organization which offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with colleagues all over the globe.

Role accountabilities:

1. Participate in a broad range of projects: from site specific feasibility studies to community policy initiatives, TOD projects, master plans, and development approvals.
2. Lead and support stakeholder engagement for a wide variety of placemaking projects.
3. Define outreach strategies and draft engagement / communication plans.
4. Plan, manage, and facilitate physical and online engagement processes.
5. Contribute to the growth and development of our Indigenous Engagement practice.
6. Network and build relationships with current and prospective clients and other strategic contacts.
7. Represent our practice/projects at conferences or other events.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. 3-10 years of experience in planning, urban design, or applied professions.
2. Eligible for Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation.
3. An accredited degree in Urban Planning; a master’s degree is an asset.
4. IAP2 certification is an asset.
5. Familiarity with provincial planning legislation and the development approval process.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 $80,000-$100,000. 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.