Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Imagine working on meaningful projects with passionate colleagues—helping communities bring their visions to life. AECOM’s Urbanism + Planning Studio is looking for a self-starting Urban Planner to join our growing Buildings + Places team and expand our planning presence in Alberta.

We shape vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable places. Our dynamic group of planners and designers tackle everything from mobility infrastructure, civic buildings, public realm and main streets, ecological master plans – and anything in between. One day you might be developing urban design guidelines or navigating approvals in Canada’s largest cities; the next, you’re co-creating a community land use plan vision with a First Nation community.

While you have Alberta planning experience, you will work across the country in a hybrid environment. You are as comfortable being on screen as in person, and are motivated when working on a diversity of projects and sectors.

We work daily with clients and colleagues, helping them work from vision to concept to reality —on paper, in person, and through digital tools. If you’re comfortable working independently as well as in a group, love working in a hybrid model, and can bring leadership to complex planning projects, we want to hear from you.

Infrastructure for Everyone - Urbanism for a Better World

Job Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning and urban design projects for municipalities, Indigenous Communities and private sector clients;
• Analyze, summarize and provide technical planning advice for urban and regional planning projects, based on interpretation of applicable policy and legislation;
• Lead development of feasibility studies, master plans and strategies;
• Lead development plan and permit approval applications;
• Prepare and present plans, reports and other findings to public and private clients, advisory boards, representatives of public agencies and elected officials;
• Develop and administer work plans, schedules and budgets to advance projects, and coordinate the work of project team members and sub-consultants;
• Design, lead and manage Stakeholder, Public and Indigenous Engagement Programs, prepare and deliver presentations, reports and other project-related deliverables;
• Mentor colleagues, develop skills of the existing team members and act as a senior point of reference on technical matters.
• Pursue client business, identify opportunities, promote urban and community planning services, develop relationships, and generate business through client development and preparation of proposals.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Planning, or related field with 4+ years’ of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in applying planning policy and regulations in Calgary, including the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), the Land Use Bylaw, area structure plans, and other statutory documents under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act;
• Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI);
• Excellent communication skills. Able to lead meetings, work across cultures and sectors, and respectfully guide and direct discussions.
• Excellent written skills. Able to structure, write and coordinate reports and deliverables that are clear and easy to understand.
• Superior interpersonal skills including relationship building, communication at all levels and an ability to work collaboratively across integrated teams both within the Urbanism + Planning Practice and other key market sectors;
• Strong portfolio of projects demonstrating excellent technical capabilities with a focus on the delivery of high quality planning;
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship management, project management and team management;
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills;
• Excellent knowledge and experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint);
• High level user GIS (e.g., ArcUrban, ArcGis),
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel out of Alberta for project work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in planning, ideally with both private sector and public sector experience;
• Demonstrated experience working on First Nations /Indigenous/Northern Community Planning projects, and commitment to engaging with Indigenous ways of knowing;
• Demonstrated record of successful project delivery from proposal development to completion, on time and budget;
• Knowledge, experience and /or passion for climate resilient communities;
• Knowledge and experience working with MS Office (Project), GIS (ArcUrban, ArcGis), Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop);
• IAP2 training

Additional Information

• Company paid relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.