Planning Student – Community Development (Summer 2025)

Job title:

Planning Student – Community Development (Summer 2025)

Company

Stantec

Job description

Job description:Planning Student – Community Development (Summer 2025) – ( 240004ED )DescriptionAt Stantec we are committed to our local communities. Designing with community in mind means we understand the unique needs of our clients and our communities, and we develop creative ways to meet their needs. We bring together the places that make communitiesfeel like home – whether it’s an urban park, a commercial plaza, or residential neighborhood. We do this because we’re part of the community too and we care about the places where we live—just as much as you do.Your OpportunityOur Edmonton office has an opportunity for a Planning Student to join our r Community Development Group. The Edmonton Planning group is Stantec’s largest and most diverse planning team. We work on a wide variety of private and public sector planning projectsthat include master planned communities, urban design, land use entitlements, public sector policy planning, public consultation, due diligence reports, infill redevelopment projects, campus planning and regional land use planning. Our multi-disciplinary approach means we work with architects, civil engineers, landscape architects, environmental scientist and transportation engineers.This posting is for one (1) Planning Student position that will commence in May 2025. A minimum 4-month term, opportunities for extension will be discussed with the applicants.Your Key Responsibilities:Provide general planning support to the Community Development – Urban Planning Team.Assist the Urban Planning Team on a variety of projects with work that could include the following tasks: research and analysis, report writing, design analysis, land use due diligence, public consultation support and any other activities as part of planning projects.Assist our Engagement Team with reports and engagement activities.Assist in the preparation of proposals and other business development activities.Willingness to work in a challenging and fast paced work environment.Other supportive responsibilities.Travel outside the Edmonton office and across Alberta may be required.QualificationsYour Qualifications and Credentials:The candidates will be highly motivated, willing to work in both an individual and team-oriented environment, and ready to participate in a wide variety of planning projects.Previous planning employment experience is an asset, but not necessarily a requirement.Strong organizational skills and understanding how to prioritizeStrong written and oral communication skillsKnowledge and experience of planning theoryCreative problem solving and analytical skillsA valid driver’s license is an asset.Education and Experience:

• The candidate must be enrolled in a certified post-secondary Planning Program.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-EdmontonOrganization : BC-1161 CommDev-CA Alberta NorthEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Entry LevelTravel : Yes, 10 % of the TimeSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Dec 5, 2024, 12:16:57 PMReq ID: 240004EDStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Expected salary

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:28:21 GMT

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