Senior Health Planner at HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR is seeking a Senior Healthcare Planner, to join our growing team and help shape the future of healthcare environments that improve health outcomes for communities.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about planning innovative, patient-centered healthcare spaces and is inspired by the opportunity to work on impactful projects across Western Canada, as well as nationally and globally. At HDR, you’ll be part of an integrated health practice, connected to a global network of healthcare planning and design experts—offering you the opportunity to both contribute to and learn from a broader community of thought leaders driving excellence and innovation in healthcare.

As a Senior Healthcare Planner, you’ll work on a diverse range of project types and scales. Project typologies will include acute care hospitals, ambulatory care centres, mental health and addictions facilities, and specialized clinical environments.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead clinical healthcare planning efforts, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate clearly with clients, user groups, and project teams. You will help guide the development of clinical workflows, space programs, and planning strategies that directly impact the quality-of-care delivery.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, contribute to an inclusive, collaborative culture, and support HDR’s mission to design smarter, more resilient healthcare systems for the future.

In the role of Senior Health Planner, we'll count on you to:

• Lead and contribute to the clinical planning of healthcare facilities across our projects of varying scales in Western Canada
• Engage with clinical stakeholders, health authorities, and project teams to develop functional programs and evidence-based planning solutions
• Analyze operational models and patient flows to inform space planning and support efficient, safe, and patient-centered care environments
• Collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, and project managers throughout all project phases, from early planning through design and delivery
• Navigate local health authority guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices in healthcare delivery in British Columbia
• Support strategic and master planning efforts, including feasibility studies and scenario testing for new or renovated health facilities
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, clearly communicating planning concepts and facilitating user engagement sessions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in architecture, Interior Design, Health Systems Planning, or a related discipline
• Proficiency with REVIT, BIM modelling software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Strong understanding of healthcare service delivery models, clinical operations, and facility planning best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an integrated design team
• Demonstrated experience in clinical planning across a wide range of departments in acute care healthcare facilities—including inpatient units, ICUs, emergency departments, operating rooms, MDRDs, Pharmacy, Clinical laboratories, and others—with strong knowledge of local health authority standards and best practices for these spaces
• Interest and/or experience in sustainable and wellness-focused healthcare design, including familiarity with LEED and net-zero strategies
• Working knowledge of CSA Z8000:18 (R2023) Canadian health care facilities
• WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) and/or Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) credentials considered strong assets
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 12 years related experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings
• Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Vancouver, BC is: $103,000 - $147,000. The pay range for Victoria, BC is: $93,000 - $133,000.

Primary Location:

Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver

Other Locations:

Canada-Alberta-Calgary, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria

Industry:

Architecture

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Healthcare ARC

Job Posting:

Nov 5, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.