AddressCompany 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.
Job Description
Toronto’s Planning practice is seeking an Urban Planner to join their team. The role will be involved in supporting other planners on policy and Land Development related assignments, assisting in obtaining development approvals, due diligence reports, highest and best use analyses, and consulting with a range of stakeholders.
This role sits within the Global Architecture & Urbanism Division which combines the expertise of IBI’s Buildings and Placemaking practice, our Places’ capabilities, and CRTKL’s multi-sector design leadership to offer a diverse range of solutions focusing on human-centric design, sustainability, and technology.
Role Responsibilities:
- Assist within a range of policy and land use planning projects
- Conduct research, highest and best use reviews, and planning policy analysis
- Coordinate and input on site plans, master plans and municipal and regional planning strategies
- Coordinate and prepare planning applications, planning reports, and other documents in order to secure approvals through the development process
- Public consultation, including creation and delivery of presentations for public meetings, open houses and workshops
- Prepare proposals and contracts for public and private sector clients
- Support other planners and designers
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
- University or College Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, or equivalent
- Working towards membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
- 0-3 years of relevant planning experience in Land Development and land use planning
- Understanding of the planning and development processes in Ontario
- Analytical thinker and creative problem solver with high attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work individually or in a team environment
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- User functionality in MS Office products. Knowledge of GIS, CAD, Illustrator, SketchUp, or similar programs would be an asset
- Ability to drive is considered an asset
Additional Information
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.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
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 request applicants submit a RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. For design related roles, we also require a portfolio to review.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer (as applicable under state law). These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence, drug testing and driver’s license record.
Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.
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