Registered Professional Planner designation or eligibility for APPI membership.
5-10 years of relevant experience in land use planning.
Strong knowledge of Area Structure Plans and land development processes.
Understanding of Alberta Environment regulations and municipal approvals.
Responsibilities
Oversee technical aspects of assigned planning projects.
Ensure project scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables are met.
Implement efficiencies to enhance project delivery.
Manage client relationships effectively.
Support business development through client service and proposal input.
Benefits
Collaborative team environment focused on local projects.
Support for professional growth and innovation.
Opportunities to mentor future engineers.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Project Planner to join our Edmonton team. This role is ideal for an outgoing, self-motivated and experienced land use planner who is active in the community. If youre looking for a role that blends planning experience, business development, and teamwork, this is your opportunity.
What Youll Do
As Project Planner, you will closely collaborate with the project teams, demonstrating proficiency in regulatory land use planning, land use policy and urban design. This position serves both external clients and internal teams as a subject matter competent in planning and real estate development, internal and external representation, and as company ambassador. Key responsibilities include:
Project Planning
Technical responsibility of assigned planning projects.
Fulfill project scope, timeline, budget, resourcing, and deliverables, while effectively communicating with the team including subconsultants and clients, as well as stakeholders and the public, when required.
Responsible for implementing efficiencies to improve overall project delivery.
Client management.
Financial duties.
Business Development
Support business development through client service, proposal input, and identification of project opportunities
What You Bring
An urban planning degree or similar.
Registered Professional Planner designation, or eligibility for membership with APPI or another Provincial or Territorial Institute or Association recognized by the planning profession in Canada.
Certified RPP, MCIP members with the Canadian Institute of Planners, or those in the process of being registered, is considered an asset.
5-10 years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of Area Structure Plans, outline plans, redistricting applications, subdivision design, and land development approval processes.
Understanding of Alberta Environment regulations, wetland policies, and low-impact development principles.
Familiarity with Alberta municipal approvals in the City of Edmonton, City of Calgary and surrounding municipalities.
Proven communication and team coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and build strong client relationships.
Why Scheffer Andrew?
Work with a dedicated, collaborative team on impactful local projects.
Supportive environment that values professional growth and innovation.
Opportunities to mentor and shape the next generation of engineers.
