Job Description

In this role you will have the opportunity to work on continuing to grow and build our successful placemaking practice within southern Alberta, Calgary and beyond. Our studios located in Calgary offer a broad range of placemaking services that include master planning for mixed use and residential places, urban development strategies, transit-oriented development, revitalization and area plans, community planning, urban design/landscape architecture, land development strategies, land entitlements, special planning studies, and public engagement. We offer a fast paced, collaborative environment at a global multi-disciplinary firm that takes a holistic and comprehensive approach to planning and design.

We are looking for an experienced planning professional who has a passion for the development of business and market opportunities, project management/delivery of complex projects, working with diverse teams and clients, and successful project outcomes. A deep understanding of the local planning and development marketplace and development process is a must.

Your focus in this role will be leading business development strategies, finding opportunities, managing client interface, bringing value to our clients through your planning expertise while increasing the bandwidth of projects through the addition of value-added services that other practice areas offer.    

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and direct a wide range of complex planning projects and assignmentsEnable growth and expansion through the identification and development of business growth opportunities and strategies within a multi-disciplinary practice  Networking, attend industry events, client management and relationship building, and communicationLead proposal development and opportunity pursuitsAssist with development of marketing content including on-line presence and social mediaDevelop, review, and manage the approval process for complex planning applications through a solution-oriented approachEstablish internal collaborative relationships to enable cross-selling and promoting of our services and expertise – collaborate other offices and practice areasManage and support multiple planning projects with multiple staff, lead and coordinate staffLead and manage public engagement processes and projectsThought leadership and support and coaching of team members through contributing to their projects and professional aspirations

 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Ability to lead complex planning tasks and manage multiple challenging projectsStrong client management and communication skillsExpertise in building and leading multi-disciplinary teamsDeep understanding and experience with planning and development processes in Alberta and the Calgary region, including appearing before councils, planning commissions and committeesProven project management, problem solving and solutions development skills

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning or related disciplineMinimum of 15 years experience in private and public sector urban planning, urban design and land development projectsExperience in leading complex multi-disciplinary projects

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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