Associate, Urban Planning

The Opportunity

Davis Pier is seeking a full-time consultant with an urban planning focus to join our firm in Halifax, NS and support our work in areas including affordable housing, social infrastructure and public space enhancement, with the overall objective of improving people?۪s health and well-being.

The successful candidate will have expertise in multiple areas, including some of the following: land-use planning, site planning and conceptual design, public health, strategic spatial planning, real estate approvals and development, and community engagement and development.

In this role you will manage and deliver exceptional client services necessary to design, plan, and implement lasting change and improvement in complex public sector and community environments.

We know a consulting firm is only as good as its professionals and we pride ourselves on hiring the highest quality people who share our values: integrity, collaboration, diversity, flexibility, impact, and fun.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive urban/community planning strategies and recommendations to address client needs Evaluate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of urban development projects
• Project manage and facilitate the implementation of plans to improve infrastructure and public space with a focus improving communities
• Provide knowledge of zoning regulations, development processes, and land use policies
• Design and conduct inclusive community consultation and engagement processes Help foster client relationships within project environments
• Assist in developing high quality project deliverables Research, analysis and managing complex planning projects
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, provincial and federal laws
• Design and facilitate client workshops and interviews
• Use evidence-based decision-making and insights to develop strategic approaches to public sector transformation Seamlessly integrate with client teams and development of tailored approaches to project delivery to ensure the engagement outcomes are delivered in an non-disruptive manner
• Accountability for managing project budgets to ensure profitability of engagements
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
• Apply expertise in land use, planning practices, and community development to inform decisions on private and public sector projects

Qualifications

• Candidates should meet the following criteria:
• Formal education in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex planning projects in public and private sectors
• Knowledge of specializations such as land use planning/zoning, economic development, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, real estate development, and planning-related legal issues and procedures
• Knowledge of research methods and principles related to urban/community growth and development
• Knowledge of inclusive and participatory citizen involvement and engagement techniques
• Flexible, agile, and action oriented
• Possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Previous consulting experience would be considered an asset
• At Davis Pier we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• If your experience doesn?۪t align with every qualification described but you believe you have the ability to deliver the work described in a way that aligns with our values, we encourage you to apply and look forward to reading your application.
• Perks of Working with Davis Pier:
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (co-pay)
• Four weeks of vacation annually
• Hybrid working options after first few months with the firm
• Annual Health Living Allowance Profit-sharing incentives Regular social and team-building events
• Peer Mentorship Program
• Beautiful modern office located downtown in the Brewery Market building
• B Corp certified company
• Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive team
• About Davis Pier
• Davis Pier is a professional services firm that provides innovative solutions to complex government and social challenges.
• Our team consists of over 60 people in Halifax, Toronto, and Charlottetown with varied backgrounds including strategists, project managers, engineers, public policy experts, interdisciplinary designers, technologists, and researchers educated in areas such as business, engineering, public administration, psychology, economics, and behavioural science.
• We work with public and non-profit sector organizations in Canada and internationally to deliver the services necessary to improve society and the lives of others by designing, planning, and implementing lasting change.
• Our ability to collaborate with clients and implement these solutions is what sets us apart.
• The approaches we use to design, plan, and manage change allow us to deliver exceptional value and integrate seamlessly with our clients.
• Our success in supporting these complex projects resulted in us receiving the 2020 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and who are representative of the communities that we serve, in particular those with lived experience of the barriers individuals face to employment.

Davis Pier is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.??? We encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and people with disabilities as we strive to build a more inclusive society.???If you will require accommodations at any stage of the selection process, please state the nature of the accommodations in your cover note.

In your application, please feel free to note your pronouns (for example ??? she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Please include your resume and cover letter with your application.

What?۪s the Process?

We know applying for jobs and finding your new career can be overwhelming, so we strive to be as transparent as possible about our interview and hiring process.

It is important to note that our interviews are conversation based. We use an interview guide to support our conversation and are ready to answer any questions you have about our team. At Davis Pier we strive for a two-way dialogue, as we hire for the long term and want to ensure we are hiring the right person to grow our team and you feel confident choosing us as an employer.

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