Junior Urban Planner

CIMAs Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental social and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers planners and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex projects but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure building transportation and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic innovative and collaborative environment where youll make a real impact. Together well push boundaries and go above whats expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

Our CIMA B&A team has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Urban Planner to join them in the downtown Edmonton office. CIMA B&A combines its recognized expertise in planning design and community engagement with the breadth of CIMAs engineering and consulting services. This creates unique opportunities for our employees to work on impactful projects that shape communities across Canada. By joining our team you will benefit from B&As creativity and collaborative spirit along with the scale resources and growth potential offered by CIMA one of the countrys leading multidisciplinary firms.

The Junior Urban Planner supports the creation of plans and policies that guide the development zoning and management of land in cities and regions. This role supports your career growth as a planner and offers many opportunities for professional development through hands-on planning experience. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team the Urban Planner contributes to high-quality innovative and practical planning solutions that serve a wide range of clients and project types.

Responsibilities:

• Manages urban planning projects under the supervision of senior team members.
• Conducts research on urban development trends demographics and land use.
• Develops land use plans zoning regulations and policies.
• Writes proposals and prepares reports with oversight from senior team members.
• Creates plans that address housing transportation infrastructure and environmental challenges in partnership with other teams and disciplines.
• Collects and analyzes data on economic social and physical factors affecting land use projects future community needs and prepares narrative reports.
• Applies knowledge of municipal governance structures planning legislation standards and practices.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Works on diverse projects across several different service areas.
• Cross-collaborates in a team environment.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an urban/community planning professional.
• Accredited undergraduate degree in Urban Planning or a related field.
• Membership or candidate membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP); RPP designation (or eligibility) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of urban planning theories zoning laws municipal governance and land development processes.
• Familiarity with MS Office 365 GIS and database systems is considered an asset.
• Strong research analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Integrity team spirit and a commitment to excellence 

Why Join CIMA B&A Studios

CIMA B&A Studios is one of Canadas leading planning design and engagement consultancies and integrates into one of Canadas largest privately-owned engineering and consulting firms. Together we offer an unmatched multidisciplinary platform that connects urban design planning engineering and engagement under one collaborative network.

Joining our team means:

• Working in a studio environment that values creativity inclusivity and curiosity.
• Collaborating with professionals across Canada on projects that shape communities of all sizes.
• Contributing to projects that matter from transformative policy to vibrant urban redevelopments to forward-thinking new communities.
• The opportunity to influence and grow in a design studio entering its next exciting phase of evolution.
• Enjoying a workplace that offers flexible work arrangements competitive compensation professional development support and a culture rooted in collaboration and respect.

At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont meet all the job requirements We invite you to apply because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

 Why choose CIMA Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMAs policies. If you require an accommodation please let us know. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time