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Job Summary
Planner - Development
Calgary Alberta
O2 is a collaborative practice that integrates landscape architecture planning and urban design. We are innovators in data-driven planning and design integrating evidence-based solutions with creative expression and inclusive engagement. We challenge the conventional to create the exceptional.
With more than 30 years of experience we are an interdisciplinary team that works collaboratively to build cities and landscapes that are beautiful resilient and equitable. Our firm works from offices in Calgary Edmonton and Toronto functioning as one team. Our work seeks to understand the broader social ecological and cultural systems that create a successful place. We focus on delivering deeper richer and more sustainable planning and design solutions.
Our development practice pursues innovation in planning and design for cities and landscapes. We are seeking a multiple highly motivated Planners who has a passion for and deep understanding of urban development and has experience in obtaining approvals for development projects to join our team. O2 specialises in working with developers that are pursuing transformative complex urban city-building projects.
We are seeking multiple Planners at the intermediate (2 to 5 years) and senior level (5 to 10 years) to provide planning and design services to O2 clients delivering innovative solutions and project success in collaboration with the O2 team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the City of Calgary planning application approval process and professional responsibilities with a focus on development approvals. This role is ideal for an individual who is self-motivated entrepreneurial and has a commitment to pursuing innovation and excellence in planning and development.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinates and manage the approval process for various O2 Development Applications.
- Prepares planning applications and submissions to the City of Calgary.
- Manages and participates in stakeholder outreach activities.
- Prepares and coordinates graphic presentations.
- Collaborate with the O2 team across disciplines (planning urban design landscape data analytics) to complete deliverables and meet project expectations.
- Maintain meticulous records and documentation related to approvals and permits.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks or roadblocks in the approval process.
- Liaises with clients and consultants and provides project management and planning advice under the guidance of an Associate or Principal.
- Responds to and prepares proposals under the guidance of an Associate or Principal.
- Embodies O2s values and demonstrates a professional demeanor.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Professional degree in Planning or related field (ideally masters level) in addition to 2-10 years prior work experience. An awareness of current planning policy and industry standards is a must. Strong competencies in graphic programs (Adobe Creative Cloud) are an entrepreneurial mindset high energy innovative thinking and a dynamic approach to urban design and planning would make an ideal fit to our firm.
Submission Requirements
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- A cover letter indicating your interest in the position.
- A current resume including references.
Additional Information
- This is a full-time salaried position.
- O2 offers comprehensive and competitive employeebenefits.
- O2 is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to achieving a workforce as diverse as Canada.
- Due to the volume of interested applicants we are not able to respond to all inquiries.
How to apply
Please send your cover letter CV via email with Planner - Development in the subject line to Human Resources at
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
O2 is pleased to welcome NAK Design Group and Sibylle von Knobloch into our practice! O2 integrates planning and design for cities and landscapes.
