Job Description
As Senior Urban Designer, you will work with senior leadership to grow the Placemaking practice in Toronto. The position will provide an opportunity to build the practice and network with Clients to foster new business opportunities. You will mentor junior team members in the design and implementation of a diverse range of projects ranging from neighborhood master plans, smart cities, urban design, TOD, transit planning, streetscape design, parks, residential development, resorts amongst others for public and private sector clients. Design excellence and knowledge of Urban Design, Master Planning with a background of Architecture is what this role encompasses.
Role accountabilities:
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
University degree (Bachelor) in Architecture (considered an asset) or Landscape Architecture or PlanningUniversity degree (Masters) in Urban Design from a reputed North American UniversityMinimum requirement – 8 or more years of relevant working experience in a professional Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architectural or Architectural firmProject portfolio showcasing Design Excellence and creativity in concepts, schematic design, and design development. Ability to hand sketch design concepts is a mustMultidisciplinary interests (in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture / Transportation / Urban /Regional Planning)Comprehensive knowledge of current planning bylaws, standards, guidelines and design issuesInquisitive and self-motivated individual with good organizational skillsCapacity to multi-task, keen eye for detail/precision a mustCapacity to deliver in challenging project time frames and deadlinesStrong graphical communication skills - Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch Up is a must. Working knowledge of GIS, BIM and Revit is an assetAble to read and understand zoning by-laws, technical surveys and plansExcellent verbal and written communication skills; andDriver's license is an asset
***All candidates are asked to submit a portfolio for review
Additional Information
Why Arcadis?
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.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law
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