Planner, Construction, Environmental & Urban Planning

Position: Planner (26047)
GEMTEC is a growing firm with offices throughout Atlantic Canada and Ontario. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Planner to join our team. The position is permanent, full‑time and can be based in any of our New Brunswick offices:
Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Bathurst, or Grand Falls.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development or amendment of urban and rural municipal plans, zoning regulations, and other land‑use tools, such as development agreements and site plans.

Prepare planning‑related reports, such as planning rationales, urban design briefs, and/or market impact assessments.

Contribute to the development of design concepts for public and private spaces, including subdivisions and municipal transportation corridors.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams to integrate planning principles into infrastructure projects.

Conduct research and analysis to inform planning and other related decision‑making processes.

Prepare and present proposals to clients and stakeholders.

Coordinate and present at public/stakeholder meetings, including associated travel and work outside of normal business hours.

Interpret zoning regulations and other regulatory requirements, such as environmental regulations.

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in planning.

Support business development and strategic planning.

Review and contribute to technical deliverables prepared by other disciplines, including civil engineering reporting, geotechnical, environmental assessments, hydrogeological studies, etc.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Design, Planning, or a related field.

Eligible to obtain Registered or Licensed Professional Planner designation.

Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners considered an asset.

4–6 years of related planning experience.

Proven experience in planning, preferably within a consultancy or similar environment.

Proficiency in industry‑standard software such as GIS, Sketch Up, and/or Adobe Creative Suite considered an asset.

Knowledge of planning principles, planning policy, and zoning regulations.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into solutions.

Excellent communication and presentation skills necessary to effectively convey information to clients and other stakeholders, including members of the public.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and advance and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Bilingual in French and English would be considered an asset.

Benefits

Full‑time permanent salaried position.

Employee‑owned company with potential to become a shareholder.

Year‑end profit sharing bonus.

Health and dental benefits.

Matching RRSP up to 5%.

Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks per year and sick days).

Office year‑end closure (paid time off between Christmas and New Years).

Work/life balance including a 37.5‑hour work week and flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.

Growth and development opportunities across a variety of projects to build skills and experience.

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