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At CIMA+ | B&A;, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the prospect to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+ | B&A;

Job Description

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers, planners and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world

Our CIMA+ | B&A; team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Urban Planner to join them in the downtown Edmonton office.



CIMA+ | B&A; combines its recognized expertise in planning, design, and community engagement with the breadth of CIMA+’s engineering and consulting services. This creates unique opportunities for our employees to work on impactful projects that shape communities across Canada. By joining our team, you will benefit from B&A;'s creativity and collaborative spirit, along with the scale, resources, and growth potential offered by CIMA+, one of the country’s leading multidisciplinary firms.

The Senior Urban Planner plays a key leadership role in shaping planning initiatives and guiding the development of policies, plans, and strategies that influence land use and community growth. This role suits an experienced professional who brings technical depth, sound professional judgment, and the ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior staff. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders, the Senior Urban Planner delivers high-quality, innovative, and practical planning solutions across a wide range of project types.

Responsibilities

- Leads and manages complex urban planning projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
- Provides technical expertise and professional guidance to project teams, including mentoring and reviewing the work of junior and intermediate planners.




- Leads the preparation of statutory and non-statutory plans, land use strategies, zoning bylaws, policy documents, and development frameworks.
- Oversees research and analysis related to land use, demographics, growth trends, and community needs, translating findings into clear planning recommendations.
- Prepares and reviews proposals, technical reports, and presentations for clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
- Collaborates closely with internal disciplines (engineering, transportation, environment, urban design) to deliver integrated planning solutions.
- Acts as a primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, and key stakeholders, facilitating meetings, workshops, and public engagement processes.
- Applies in-depth knowledge of municipal governance, planning legislation, approval processes, and best practices.
- Identifies and supports business development opportunities, including client relationship management and strategic pursuits.
- Contributes to the continuous improvement of planning practices, tools, and standards within CIMA+ | B&A.;

Qualifications

- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in urban and/or community planning.
- Accredited undergraduate or graduate degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
- Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation and full membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) required.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex planning projects and managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, municipal policy, governance, and development processes.
- Proven ability to communicate effective

📌 Senior Urban Planner (Edmonton)
🏢 CIMA
📍 Edmonton