Urban Planner

The Opportunity

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and business-minded experienced Urban Planner to join our growing team in the Edmonton Studio (Planning, Transportation & Infrastructure). As part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to a variety of public and private sector projects across including master planning for mixed use development, permitting for net zero, large-scale industrial, design of low impact and climate-adapted projects across Western Canada. With studios in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary, you will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and work alongside talented professionals from multiple disciplines.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What You Can Expect To Do Here

• Prepare Planning Documents: Create and review drawings, maps, reports, and municipal planning documents such as zoning bylaws, municipal development plans, area structure plans and secondary plans.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on municipal regulations, planning policies, land use trends, socio-demographics, economic conditions, and environmental factors to support projects.
• Due Diligence: Assist with due diligence of sites and provide recommendations on land development project applications, and approval processes.
• Design Collaboration: Collaborate with urban designers to develop conceptual master plans, site plans, and design elements into planning projects.
• Application Management: Prepare, submit, and manage applications for rezoning, permits, subdivisions, and boundary adjustments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and securing approvals.
• Public Engagement: Assist in developing engagement materials, presentations, and strategies for public meetings, open houses, and workshops with stakeholders and authorities.
• Policy Development: Assist in creating comprehensive plans, design guidelines, and planning strategies for urban and regional developments.
• Data Compilation: Compile and analyze data, including historical, statistical, and topographical information, to support due diligence and technical reports.
• Project Management: Assist in coordinating interdisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project priorities and quality standards are met.
• Business Development: Assist with proposals, contracts, and other business development activities to secure public and private sector projects.
  
  

What You Will Bring To WSP

• Candidate should be eligible for full membership in the Alberta Institute of Planners and/or Canadian Institute of Planners;
• Master’s Degree in Planning or related discipline will be an asset;
• At least 3 years of working experience in Planning or related field;
• Previous experience in a policy planning, land development, urban design and municipal planning approvals in Alberta will be beneficial;
• Well-developed skills in urban design and working knowledge of Revit, AUTOCAD, GIS, Sketch up and/or Adobe Suite will be an asset;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Proven time management and organizational skills.