Planning and Market Analyst Co-op Student

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Our Toronto office, located at Yonge St. and St. Clair Ave., is looking for an Urban Planning Intern from a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning program to join our dynamic Real Estate, Economics + Planning Group (REEP) this Summer.

The REEP Group, working closely with the firm’s other disciplines, are dedicated to navigating the complex relationship between land use planning, economics, and real estate development. Our five main practices are:

1. Land Use Planning and Policy Analysis – Land needs assessments, master planning, site planning, regional and municipal planning and policy, official plan and zoning by-law amendments, economic development strategies, community improvement plans, development approvals and GIS.
2. Real Estate Development Strategies – market analysis, best practice research, development feasibility, highest and best use, economic impact assessments, business plans and proposal calls for development partnerships and land disposition.
3. Financial Feasibility – development/construction cost-benefit analysis and the preparation of financial pro forma and business plans.
4. Due Diligence – due diligence support in the fields of regional planning and land economics for institutional, commercial and residential real estate development proposals.
5. Public Finance – development charges, user fees, funding sources, fiscal impact studies, incentives and partnerships.

Role accountabilities:

• Research, compile and analyze data on factors affecting land use including market information.
• Assist in the report writing and data interpretation for clients.
• Assist in the preparation of graphics and presentations which clearly and succinctly articulate findings and information.
• Review, interpret and summarize appropriate municipal and provincial policies.
• Assist planners with the preparation of responses to private- and public-sector proposals.
• Perform site visits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Currently enrolled in the Masters of Urban and Regional Planning program.
• Numeracy skills and familiarity with the GTA market is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and proven organization skills; must be able to meet deadlines under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent computer skills, experience in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $20-30/hour. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.