Junior Urban Planner

Job Description

CIMA+’s 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 you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s 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 CIMA+’s 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&A's creativity and collaborative spirit, along with the scale, resources, and growth potential offered by CIMA+, one of the country’s 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 Canada’s leading planning, design, and engagement consultancies, and integrates into one of Canada’s 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 don't 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 individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s 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 CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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