P L A N N E R HIRING COMPETITION CivicWorks Planning + Design Inc.

D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 7

460 - 5119 Elbow Drive SWCalgary, Alberta T2V 1H2

P 403 201 5305 F 403 201 5344

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F I R M P R O F I L E

A B O U T C I V I C W O R K S

CivicWorks Planning + Design is a specialized Calgary-based planning and design consulting firm with over forty years of combined experience. We offer expertise and provide comprehensive advisory services in project planning, design, and management for private sector land development clients throughout Alberta. Our core professional planning and design expertise is complemented by strategic partnerships with leading specialized professional firms. With every project, we build and lead a customized team of land development professionals to successfully deliver each client’s unique vision.

C O R E VA L U E S

Our three core values form the DNA from which the firm operates. They were set out by firm founders Kristi Beunder and David White and remain rooted in our ever-evolving work culture.

I PASSION FOR LEARNING + INNOVATIONWe embrace and drive change in the land development industry through commitment to best practice, open mindedness, and the pursuit of creative design solutions in all aspects of our work. We are proud of our successes and continually strive to better ourselves through our professional development.

I SUCCESS THROUGH COLLABORATIONOur success is a product of our ability to respectfully collaborate and find synergies both within our team and with our external strategic partners. We recognize that alone we can do little, but together we can do much.

I CLIENT-FOCUSEDWe are trusted as a team of land development planners and designers that can understand and transform development goals into successful outcomes. We constantly strive to advise better and do more great things for our clients.

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T H E P O S I T I O N

D E TA I L S

I TITLEPlanner

I COMPETITION DATESOpens December 20, 2017Closes January 20, 2018

I PLACEMENT TERMFull Time

I REQUIRED EXPERIENCE1 to 5 years in the planning and design field

I REQUIRED EDUCATIONGraduate level degree in planning

I PROFESSIONAL STANDINGMembership or eligibilty for membership in APPI and CIP

I COMPENSATIONCivicWorks offers competitive salaries, health and lifestyle benefits, and a progressive work environment. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

I TO APPLYEmail the following to careers@civicworks.ca:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Portfolio

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

P O S I T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

The successful candidate will work on and potentially lead a diversity of land development planning projects within Calgary and the greater Calgary region for our private-sector client base. The position provides a unique opportunity to implement varied and broad urban planning and design tactics in successfully achieving client goals. The candidate will work alongside seasoned veterans, recent graduates, and interns within the urban planning and design field. The position will involve extensive collaboration with clients, external strategic partners, project stakeholders, the public and regulatory/approving authorities. The successful candidate will find themselves at home among a team that is dedicated, innovative, and solution-focused.

I CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborating with the team on a range of site-based, local area, and master planning projects.

• Preparing various planning briefs and comprehensive reports.

• Writing policy and guidelines, including relevant research.

• Facilitating public engagement events and programs.

• Preparing and delivering presentations to stakeholders and decision-making bodies.

• Preparing concise and effective graphics, maps, and illustrations.

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S K I L L S +A S S E T S

W H AT W E ’ R E L O O K I N G F O R I N A C A N D I D AT E

A D D I T I O N A L S K I L L S W E C O N S I D E R A S S E T S

I PASSION FOR PLANNINGA curiosity and passion for city building and placemaking

I TIME AWARENESSA capacity to set goals, manage timelines, and deliver under challenging deadlines

I GO GETTERA self-starter within a dynamic and collaborative team environment

I PROCESS AND POLICY EXPERTISEA sound understanding of The City of Calgary and greater Calgary region planning processes and provincial legislation

I TEAM PLAYERSomeone who is people-centric and an active listener

I EYE FOR DESIGN Strong urban and graphic design understanding and ability to apply this skillset using a range of software

I DISTILLERA capacity to synthesize and share complex ideas and solutions with all stakeholders

I TECHNICAL PROFICIENCYProficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and 3D modeling tools (SketchUp and Rhino)

I ADOBE AND OFFICE PROProficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (with an emphasis on InDesign) and Microsoft Office

I COMMUNICATOR EXTRAORDINAIREExceptional public speaking and presentation skills

I PROFESSIONAL JUGGLERSomeone who is organized with an ability to multitask and who has a keen eye for detail and precision

I PROJECT MANAGERExperience managing projects in a planning and design consultancy with focus on project timelines and budgets

I APPLE USERProficiency with Apple hardware and software

I HUMAN TOUCHA depth of public engagement experience and expertise