Healthcare Planner

Job Description

In the role of Health Planner 2, you will contribute to the planning and design of healthcare facilities as part of an integrated architectural team. This position is intended for an architectural professional with developing healthcare experience who can work with increasing independence, supporting the translation of clinical and operational needs into clear, buildable architectural planning solutions.

• Provide planning, design, and coordination support on healthcare projects of varying scales and complexity.
• Prepare and develop architectural drawings, diagrams, test fits, and space plans using CAD, BIM, and other tools.
• Translate user group input and clinical/operational requirements into architectural layouts and test fits under minimal guidance of senior planners.
• Apply functional planning principles to architectural layouts; familiarity with healthcare functional programming and applicable capital planning processes are considered assets.
• Participate in and support user group meetings and planning workshops, leading portions as appropriate.
• Coordinate planning information with architectural, engineering, and project management disciplines.
• Research and apply applicable Canadian healthcare facility guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentation materials, and planning documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Master’s Degree in Architecture
• EDAC, WELL, LEED, or other applicable certifications.
• 6+ years experience in healthcare A/E industry, with 3 years as a health planner
• Ability to independently develop architectural test fits, master plans, and space plans
• Proficiency with BIM software such as Revit and Rhino
• Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Fluency with Canadian healthcare facility standards, including CSA Z8000, CSA Z317, CSA B651, AODA, and applicable building codes
• Experience leading user group meetings or stakeholder engagement sessions

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years experience in A/E industry
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Kingston, Ontario, Canada
• London, Ontario, Canada

Full‑time

Regular

Health ARC

Apr 6, 2026

In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards. We are a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.