A Professional Planning Career In Manitoba

Manitoba's community planning professionals have developed careers in a wide range of settings. Although most may be found in government at the local, provincial and federal levels and employed in such areas as resource planning, environmental planning, social planning, city planning, community revitalization, neighbourhood development, rural land use planning, community economic development or policy research, others are university teachers or in private practice as consultants.

Given the scope of the planning field and the extensive training they receive (most have several university degrees in such disciplines as economics, geography, political science, architecture, engineering in addition to their planning credentials), professional community planners tend to be able to adapt their skills to the demands of the market place. For example, during the 1970s many new graduates found land use planning jobs in government or with private consultants. In the 1980s and 1990s, there was a significant emphasis on rural community and economic development. Currently there is a particular interest in planners with strong GIS computer skills, and urban redevelopment and sustainable development specialization. Openings in various areas of community planning may be anticipated in the next few years due to retirements.

The various fields of community planning offer numerous opportunities and possibilities for professionals with strong academic backgrounds coupled with the capabilities of teamwork, communication, managing conflict, hard work and an understanding of the world around them. Specialization in related fields provides additional marketability.

Prospective community planning professionals are encouraged to have or seek a strong education in a field related to planning, coupled with a degree from an accredited university program recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners, and to search out opportunities to gain initial on the job experience. The affiliated Manitoba Professional Planners Institute (MPPI) sponsors a mentorship program that links practicing professionals with planning students to advance development and career opportunities.

For further information on professional community planning as a career, please refer to the Canadian Institute of Planners website. You can also contact MPPI’s Chair of the Academic and Professional Development Committee.

Employment Opportunities

CITY OF THOMPSON
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

SDPA PLANNER OPPORTUNITY

SENIOR CITY PLANNER FOR THE CITY OF REGINA

Scatliff + Miller + Murray
- Are you a diligent and conscientious person with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering on commitments?
- Are you flexible, and do you stay productive when work demands your attention on many items at once?

- Do you enjoy the challenge of solving problems, or figuring out the best way to get things done?
- Do you like to explain, describe or present to people, or speak in public?
Scatliff + Miller + Murray offers professional services in landscape architecture, planning and urban design, out of offices in Winnipeg and Calgary. Our firm has developed a reputation for innovation and creativity, and has won many national and international awards. Committed to all aspects of placemaking, our team explores whole new paradigms as communities and cities transform into new, sustainable future models.
Our Winnipeg office is seeking experienced people to join a dynamic team of professionals, and assist in all levels of the planning and design process, public engagement activities, project management and client services.
Planner

Tell us about your proven ability to plan and implement public engagement strategies, your understanding of the land development approval process, and your expert knowledge of municipal planning policy. A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and Full or Provisional membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred; an alternate combination of experience and education may be considered.
Landscape Architect

Tell us about your talent in translating creative ideas and concepts into functional, sustainable and meaningful spaces, your experience working on site, and your skills in written and graphic communication. Full membership in the Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects is preferred and membership through the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects is required.

Please submit a cover letter and resume or portfolio in confidence to:
Mike Scatliff, Principal
mscatliff@scatliff.ca
Scatliff+Miller+Murray
Suite 1120 - 201 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3K6
phone: 204.927.3444
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Applications are being accepted by email only. Deadline for applications is Friday, September 16, 2011. Thank you for your interest in our firm; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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