At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning initiatives for vibrant communities and support responsible land development.
- Company: Join WSP, a top Canadian employer shaping communities globally.
- Benefits: Flexible work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with mentorship opportunities and a focus on innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how people live and connect in your community.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in planning with strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 104100 - 138000 $ per year.
Help shape vibrant communities across Calgary and Western Canada by leading planning initiatives that support responsible land development and private-sector growth. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to projects that influence how people live, work, and connect while helping clients navigate complex planning and development processes.
Your Impact
- Lead planning and development applications for a diverse portfolio of private-sector land development projects.
- Advise clients on municipal policy, land use planning, development approvals, and regulatory processes.
- Build strong relationships with developers, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver integrated planning solutions.
- Prepare and review planning reports, policy analyses, development applications, and supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen client partnerships and support business development initiatives.
- Present recommendations to municipal councils, committees, stakeholders, and clients with confidence and clarity.
- Mentor junior planning professionals and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- 7+ years of progressive professional planning experience with a focus on land development and private-sector projects.
- Strong understanding of municipal planning legislation, development processes, statutory plans, and policy frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience managing development permit, subdivision, land use redesignation, and planning approval processes.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships within the development industry.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and balancing multiple priorities in a consulting environment.
- Excellent written, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken) is considered a strong asset.
- Membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) is considered an asset.
Ready to Shape Communities?
Bring your planning expertise, development industry knowledge, and Mandarin language capabilities to a team that is helping create thriving communities across the region. If you're passionate about partnering with clients, navigating complex planning challenges, and making a lasting impact on the built environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Planner, Land Development in Calgary employer: WSP Canada
WSP is an exceptional employer that empowers its employees to shape the future of healthcare environments in Vancouver. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, WSP offers a supportive work culture where your ideas are valued and your career can flourish. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in communities while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
