Urban Designer/Site Planner

ABA Architects Inc. is a fast-growing mid-sized Architectural Practice in the Kitchener – Waterloo- Cambridge - Guelph Region. The Firm is seeking a highly intelligent and very personable individual to assume the responsibility of Urban Designer/Site Planner.

Position Description: Urban Designer/Site Planner: Full- Time- Permanent

The ideal candidate will be expected to lead an advanced design process, including research, analysis, programming, preparation of design documents, presentation materials, reports and participation in public processes and presentations. The responsibilities of the Urban Designer/Site Planner will include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Develop design solutions and strategies for a range of projects encompassing residential, mixed use, commercial and industrial projects.
• Develop projects from feasibility through concept and sketch design to Final Site Plan approval drawing and documentation.
• Evaluate and integrate policy requirements and infrastructure systems and align these with project requirements.
• Lead project related public discussions and presentations.
• Conduct field observations to monitor progress plan implementation, including coordination with client to ensure planning process is implemented successfully.
• Project Manage Urban Design, Master planning and Site Planning projects for medium and large sized residential, mixed use, commercial and industrial projects.
• Prepare high quality visualisations and renderings from sketch through to presentation standard.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional Degree in Architecture or Urban Planning.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate urban design or site planning experience in a Canadian context.
• Good working knowledge of current urban design issues in a Canadian context.
• Good knowledge of Ontario Building Code, standard construction practices, fundamentals of site design.
• Perform computer-aided drafting and design tasks, including design and technical site plans, site statistics, and other technical support tasks.
• Computer skills in AutoCAD 2017, Microsoft Office suite, Revit, SketchUp, MS Project and AutoTURN, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, InDesign.

Desired Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills based on experience, and able to make decisions in a timely manner and in the company’s best interest.
• Strong & uncompromising ability to drive work to ensure deadlines are met.
• Willing to take responsibility/accountability of projects.
• The ability to work under close direction from senior colleagues.

ABA Architects Inc. encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should provide resume, work samples and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events.
• Dental care.
• Employee assistance program.
• Extended health care.
• On-site parking.
• Paid time off.
• Profit sharing.
• RRSP match.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).

Work Location: In person.