Planner

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity 

Dillon’s Community Design group is looking for a Junior to Intermediate Planner to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals in our Calgary or Yellowknife  offices.

As a Planner, you will be an integral part of our planning team, contributing to the successful execution of diverse projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of initiatives across Western and Northern Canada, providing you with valuable experience and the chance to collaborate with a talented team of planners.

We are seeking a versatile and adaptable individual who thrives in a self-directed, multidisciplinary team environment and demonstrates accountability and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of their work.

What your day will look like

• Assist with assignments including community planning, land use planning, land development, planning approvals, permitting, as well as consultation and engagement, among other responsibilities. 
• Conduct research and data analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Prepare agendas and schedules, record meeting minutes, and write memos. 
• Develop, coordinate and participate in consultations and engagement programs.
• Collaborate with team members across various disciplines to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Participate in external client meetings. 
• Provide additional support as needed.

Learning & Development 

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

What you will need to succeed

• A degree in Planning that is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
• 2 to 4 years of relevant planning experience, preferably in the consulting industry
• Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI)

Experience

• Familiarity with municipal planning policy and legislation, and the land development process
• Familiar with local, Provincial and Federal agencies' permitting and approvals processes
• Experience conducting or facilitating consultations and engagement programs. IAP2 certification is considered an asset. Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset
• Preparation of high-quality deliverables
• Ability to think critically and strategically
• Responsible, organized, accountable, and committed to excellence on all levels
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Versatile and adaptable with the ability to work in a self-directed, multidisciplinary team setting
• Skills in graphic design and presentation, including: GIS, google sketch-up, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), is considered an asset
• Strong writing skills; proficiency in report and plan writing

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.

 In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
  • We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. 

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!