Job Description

Company Description

We are a global architecture, engineering, planning, and technology firm defining the cities of tomorrow. By connecting design and technology, we change how people experience their built environment. We work across disciplines to create the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, and efficient infrastructure that shapes the way people live, move, learn, and heal.

With over 36,000 people active in over 70 countries around the world, we understand what it takes to work locally and scale globally



The position of \'Senior Land Use Planner/Urban Designer\' requires a minimum of 10 years of progressive development planning experience and at minimum has provisional membership with Alberta Professional Planners Institute/Canadian Institute of Planners (APPI/CIP). Preference would be considered to those having previously or currently working within a consulting office setting including overseeing private development planning applications as the lead planner/project manager responsible for advancing applications. The candidate should have a demonstrated strong desire to build a career in planning, project management and business development.

Things you\'ll need to have:

• Guide planning related projects as the lead planner/project manager
• Collaborate with other disciplines related to the land development process
• Oversee and assig work to other planning staff within the practice while fostering the experience and growth of staff
• Prepare and supervise the completion of Planning Rationale and Urban Design Reports and various applications and related planning research, letters and other planning related tasks as may be required
• Mentor junior staff and encourage a team environment
• Proven understanding of the Municipal Government Act and development approvals in Alberta will be considered an asset
• Cultivate Business Development with contacts within the planning and land development profession
• Lead highest and best use in diligence studies and other planning studies as required
• Review and check plans (draft plans, conceptual plans, site plans etc.) for conformity to Statutory Plan, Municipal Standards and Zoning By-law regulations
• Preparatio of proposals and contracts for clients for not only planning specific assignments but also for multi-disciplinary projects
• Responsible for report writing, due diligence reports, proposals for potential projects, and responses to municipal comments
• Conduct research for proposals and reports-researching municipal environmental and energy conservation efforts and programs
• Participate in all aspects of municipal, and land use planning with a preferred focus related to subdivision planning, site design and/or urban design
• Oversee preparation of municipal planning documents and policy (MDP, ASP, NSP and zoning by-laws)
• Play a direct role in the provision of consulting services to the land development industry, including project design and planning approvals such as Land Use applications, Development Permit Applications and Subdivision Applications
• Prioritize a variety of tasks while providing superior client service.
• Inform and lead Public Consultation Process from process design through to implementation
• Ability to lead projects and work autonomously
• Make presentations to small and large audiences
• Prepare reports and presentations
• Assess development situations from competing points of view

Qualifications

You\'ll need to have:

• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Geography or a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience related to the land development process
• Membership or eligibility for membership in APPI/CIP
• Experience in project management strongly preferred
• Business development experience for team growth
• Strong understanding of Alberta\'s provincial legislative planning framework, including the Municipal Government Act, Subdivision Regulations, various Municipal Development Plans, Area Structure Plans, and Zoning By-Laws
• Awareness of Public Consultation Processes and ability to contribute directly to them
• Experience with public speaking and presentations
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Strong Analytical and decision-making skills
• Knowledge and strong proficiency with MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Experience with CAD and GIS preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, with a high attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• General awareness of development pro-formas
• Demonstrates personal initiative and can work with minimal supervision

Additional Information

Our Staff enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model. Our office is situated in the heart of the City\'s Beltline Community (3rd floor of 227 11th Avenue SW, Calgary) known as the District at Beltline. This fast-emerging dynamic urban community is immersed with public art, landscaped green urban parks and a truly unique mix of amenities, well accessible to public transit and major roadways. The office is in close proximity to the City Hall, Olympic Plaza, Jack Singer Concert Hall and all the major amenities Downtown Calgary has to offer, including a 15 minute walk to Calgary Stampede, the Saddledome and BMO Centre. Arcadis IBI Group\'s Calgary office reflects the most up to date standards and design technology for an inviting and productive workspace, all to better serve our staff and our clients; and

Our employees enjoy all the perks of a big office support system. You\'ll have direct access to management while benefitting from our enthusiastic and helpful organizational resources team. The floors are open concept and creative and represent our collaborative approach to projects. As a global architecture, engineering and technology design firm, Arcadis IBI Group also has offices across the country, continent and world. We encourage our staff to enjoy this collaborative office space as much as possible.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women\'s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of IBI Group\'s selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver\'s license record.

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