Senior Urban Planner - Community Development Leader

Stantec; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to join the Community Development team in Edmonton. You will work on private and public sector projects, including neighbourhood plans, zoning, and public engagement, contributing to sustainable, resilient communities.

You will apply urban design integration with architecture, street and public space planning, and sustainability to move projects from concept to reality while mentoring junior planners and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Urban Planning; Master's degree considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Office-based role with some travel to meetings or site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze planning policy documents, site plans, subdivisions, and rezoning for large-scale projects.
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Conduct research on planning policy, land use, and socio-economic topics.
• Provide policy and zoning interpretation advice for regulatory approvals.
• Lead public engagement events and present to councils or boards.
• Support proposals and business development activities; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public engagement

Project management

Policy analysis

Planning theory

Planning practice

Research

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Master's degree in Planning (asset)

Tools

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to join the Community Development team in Edmonton. You will work on private and public sector projects, including neighbourhood plans, zoning, and public engagement, contributing to sustainable, resilient communities.

You will apply urban design integration with architecture, street and public space planning, and sustainability to move projects from concept to reality while mentoring junior planners and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.