Sr. Planner & Urban Plng Lead (ON), Urban Places

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A design thinker, who can support Stantec’s Urban Places team and our clients in reinventing and reimaging urban places;
• Highly effective in building and maintaining client relationships and leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects;
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring junior staff;
• In-depth knowledge of planning policies and processes in Ontario; 
• A combination of experience undertaking development approvals; developing municipal planning policy and/or leading community design projects in Ontario; 
• Additional technical background in areas related to urban design, land economics, transportation planning and/or public engagement considered an asset; 
• Experience presenting before Planning Committees, Councils, Committees of Adjustment, and preferably appeals bodies (i.e. Ontario Land Tribunal);  
• Demonstrated ability to readily identify potential problems on a project; 
• Efficient project and team management of multiple concurrent projects;
• A strong aptitude for collaboration, particularly across disciplines such as Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Engineering and Architecture; and
• Demonstrated ability to lead responses to RFPs and support business development opportunities.

Education and Experience

• A relevant Urban Planning degree (Masters-level an asset) and Full Membership in the OPPI (or eligibility to apply) and industry planning experience of a minimum of 7 years. Exceptional candidates with less than 7 years’ experience may also be considered.

This role offers flexibility in office location. The primary work location will be determined in consultation with the Successful Applicant, but is expected to be based out of Stantec’s Waterloo Office, or Stantec’s offices in Hamilton, Mississauga or Toronto.

Some travel will be required, such as delivering plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings. You may occasionally visit study areas, construction sites and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.