IBI GroupUrban Planner, IntermediatePosition Summary:
thinking people - building life
IBI Group is involved with all facets of the life of the built form, and this is reflected in an ever growing, and increasingly diverse portfolio.
Society is built on more than bricks and mortar and great communities are often characterized by less tangible social and cultural attributes that have been assessed, understood and improved through careful planning.
To assist in the delivery of projects in the cultural, tourism, recreational planning and development space, IBI Group is hoping to add another driven and dynamic planner to an already formidable roster of industry leaders.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
• Undertake and complete a range of market assessments and planning studies for both public and private sector clients (A significant component of this work requires an aptitude for demographic research and analysis.)
• Coordinate and participate in communication with various government agencies and other stakeholders;
• Assist with the preparation of policies, strategic plans and other types of reports and presentations;
• Be required to multi-task, including the management of multiple projects and staff workloads, while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Qualifications:
The "ideal" candidate will:
• Hold an advanced degree in Planning (Urban, Town, City, Regional or otherwise) with a complementary breadth of academic exposure to political science, urban design, sociology, economics;
• Have some experience in a planning environment;
• Be a member of, or at least be eligible for membership with the CIP and/or OPPI.
Founded in 1974, IBI Group is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing a range of services focusing on the physical development of cities. IBI Group specializes in four areas of development: Urban Land, Facilities, Transportation and Systems. Worldwide, we employ over 2200 professionals in more than 64 offices internationally and we proudly practice with ISO 9001:2000 certification.
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