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Stantec · 14 hours ago

Senior Regional Planner - Community Development

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. As a Senior Regional Planner in their Community Development practice, you will guide the long-range vision for communities, leading impactful projects and fostering client relationships.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Drive key business development efforts and help secure high‑profile pursuits
Mentor and inspire emerging planners and designers
Foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary culture across planning, landscape architecture, mobility, and resilience teams
Serve as a trusted advisor to public- and private-sector clients
Build lasting relationships through thoughtful communication, responsiveness, and leadership
Direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, impactful planning projects
Provide strategic guidance on land use, zoning, mobility, resilience, and sustainable community development
Oversee the creation of compelling planning documents, policy reports, and urban design studies
Lead inclusive engagement processes that elevate local voices and broaden participation
Translate technical analyses into clear, actionable, and inspiring recommendations for diverse audiences

Qualification

AICP certificationComprehensive planningMobility strategiesGIS proficiencyAdobe Creative SuiteTransit-oriented developmentProject managementVisual communicationSpanish language skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related field required
8+ years of planning and project management experience
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on large, complex projects
Expertise in comprehensive planning, mobility, transit-oriented development (TOD), and resilience
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Proficiency in GIS and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with emerging planning tools and technologies

Preferred

AICP or related certification strongly preferred
Master's degree preferred
Spanish language skills highly desirable

Company

Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$809.3M
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M

Leadership Team

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Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
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Rob Simm
Senior Vice President
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