The opportunityAssociated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, employee-owned company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Planner to join our team in our Saskatoon office.The opportunityAssociated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, employee-owned company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Planner to join our team in our Saskatoon office. This is an opportunity for an experienced planner to take a leadership role in a growing planning practice and work on a diverse range of planning projects across Saskatchewan and Western Canada. You will lead projects, build client relationships, contribute to business development, and mentor planning staff while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Our work includes community planning, land development, Indigenous planning, policy and regulatory planning, and public and stakeholder engagement.What We OfferFlexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on positionMarket competitive salaries, with annual reviewsMatching company pension program, increasing over timeComprehensive benefits including:Health/dental/vision coverageFitness allowanceEmployee and family assistance programsMental health supportsPaid time off so that you can recharge including:Generous paid vacationPaid office closure over December holiday breakIndustry leading paid sick timeMaternity/paternity leave top up programOngoing support for your professional development and growthFormal mentoring programsPaid professional development hoursCapacity building seminarsActive Young Professional groupOpportunities to participate in social club activities and eventsCompany-wide social eventsRegular lunch-and-learnsCommunity volunteer opportunitiesWhat You’ll DoLead planning projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and qualityServe as a primary client contact and provide professional advice on complex planning and development issuesLead public, community, Indigenous, and stakeholder engagement processesPrepare and present planning recommendations to councils, committees, boards, clients, community groups, and other audiencesPrepare and review statutory and non-statutory plans,



including Official Community Plans, Municipal Development Plans, and Sector, Neighbourhood, and Area Structure Plans, concept plans, comprehensive development reviews, and outline plansLead site planning, development feasibility analysis, subdivision design, and land use planning studiesPrepare and review development, discretionary use, rezoning, subdivision, and related planning applicationsResearch, analyze, and prepare planning policies, bylaws, reports, and other technical documentsCoordinate with engineering, environmental, landscape architecture, and other technical disciplines on multidisciplinary projectsMentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate planning staffDevelop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clientsIdentify business development opportunities and lead or contribute to proposals and expressions of interestSupport the Manager, Urban Planning in growing the planning practice and developing team capabilitiesYou will report directly to the Manager, Urban Planning, but will work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the Saskatchewan operation and across Associated Engineering. You will also lead public and private sector planning work in communities across Western Canada.Does this sound like you?Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related disciplineMinimum of 10 years of progressively responsible skilled planning experience in the public or private sectorRegistered Professional Planner (RPP) designation in SaskatchewanStrong knowledge of land use policy, legislation, and regulatory frameworks in SaskatchewanDemonstrated experience independently leading planning projects, including managing scope, budget, schedule,



and client expectationsExperience leading multidisciplinary teams and working collaboratively with technical professionalsStrong experience in one or more of the following:Community and policy planningLand development and site planningSubdivision designDevelopment feasibility and land use analysisIndigenous planningPublic and stakeholder engagementExcellent written, oral, and presentation skillsExperience mentoring or providing technical guidance to less experienced staffExperience developing client relationships and contributing to business development and proposalsValid Class 5 driver's licenseWilling and ability to travel throughout Saskatchewan, with occasional travel to Alberta and British ColumbiaEveryone has their own unique talents, skills, and background. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, let us know why you’d be a great fit for this role!About UsAt Associated Engineering, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada. As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.Our Company Culture Is Shaped ByGrowth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!What’s next?Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future.Want more information?Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via Linked InOur Environmental, Social and Governance Report#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Planner (Saskatoon)
🏢 Associated Engineering
📍 Saskatoon