Healthcare Planner

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them.

We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

In the role of Health Planner 1, we will count on you to support the planning and design of healthcare facilities as part of an integrated architectural team. This position is well suited to an early‑career architectural professional who is interested in healthcare environments and motivated to develop specialized expertise while contributing to meaningful projects that support patient care and clinical operations.

In this role, you will:

• Provide planning, design, and coordination support on healthcare projects.
• Prepare architectural drawings, diagrams, and space plans using CAD and BIM tools.
• Support space programming and functional planning activities under the direction of senior planners.
• Participate in user group meetings and planning workshops as a supporting team member.
• Coordinate planning information with architectural, engineering, and project management disciplines.
• Research applicable Canadian healthcare facility guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Prepare presentation materials, reports, and planning documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Master’s Degree in Architecture
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in healthcare A/E industry
• Familiarity with healthcare facility planning concepts and terminology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Working knowledge of BIM software such as Revit and Rhino

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 1 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

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

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