Senior Healthcare Planner at Stantec
Calgary, AB T2R 1R7, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Design, Health

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
With over 4,000 colleagues in six countries sharing knowledge to bring the most advanced solutions to clients, our integrated platform is unmatched and through the power of design we are improving health worldwide.
We are a collaborative, client-centric organization and we recognize that our shared journey depends on prioritizing community wellness and health equity. This understanding helps us bring value, innovation, and leading-edge best practices to visionary clients around the world. Our collaborative and integrated approach has led to Stantec consistently being ranked among the top five design firms worldwide by Modern Healthcare, Building Design & Construction, and ENR for health design and alternative project delivery. In 2023 alone, we completed over $8.1B in healthcare projects and our subject matter experts are regularly called upon by publications and as presenters for many of the industry’s top health conferences.
Transecting the full care continuum, and the full spectrum of planning, architecture and engineering design services, our fully integrated practice and subject matter experts are consistently advancing design for behavioral health, oncology inclusive of particle therapy, children’s care, ambulatory care, senior care, preventative care, academic medical centers, as well as the most acute care settings including field hospitals. We collaborate across buildings to bring best in class innovations from Stantec’s hospitality, workplace, commercial, cultural, and industrial markets—delivering progressive health care environments that improve patient outcomes.
If you are looking to join a remarkable team of passionate, collaborative, and talented designers, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

  • Recent healthcare planning experience, with a focus on facility planning and pre-design services. Portfolio may include but is not limited to acute care, outpatient/ambulatory care, behavioral health, cancer care, women’s health, and/or seniors’ living.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare facility functional programming, master programming, healthcare workflows, clinical zoning, and CSA Z8000 compliance.
  • Proficiency in lean planning concepts, mapping the 7 flows of medicine, and development of special requirements and schedule of accommodations.
  • Proven ability to lead user group sessions, facilitate interdisciplinary workshops, and integrate diverse perspectives into cohesive planning outcomes.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience contributing to or leading pre-positioning strategies, RFP responses, and interview presentations as part of major healthcare pursuits.
  • Interest and aptitude for exploring emerging healthcare trends, technologies, and delivery models.
  • Strong time management, coordination, and leadership skills, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in parallel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Licensed and credentialed Architect, Interior Designer, or planner is preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in healthcare planning and design is preferred.
    This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
    Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. As a Principal Leader within our Global Health Sector, together, we will improve health worldwide through the power of design.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the strategic healthcare planning and pre-design activities for major healthcare projects, typically ranging from 80,000 to 800,000 sq. ft., including acute care, ambulatory/outpatient services, long-term care, and specialized facilities.
  • Collaborate with internal architectural, engineering, and interior design teams across North America to develop integrated, high-performing healthcare environments.
  • Facilitate user engagement processes, including clinical visioning sessions, functional programming, flow mapping, space listing, and consensus-building workshops with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Translate clinical, operational, and cultural needs into space requirements and design strategies.
  • Support or lead the development of healthcare master plans, functional programs, and business cases aligned with CSA Z8000, regional planning frameworks, and client-specific directives.
  • Contribute to project delivery innovation through knowledge of Lean planning principles and evolving healthcare delivery models.
  • Participate in business development activities, including client relationship building, proposal writing, interview presentations, scope and fee negotiations, and competitive positioning.
  • Serve as a local and regional thought leader representing healthcare planning excellence and contributing to the advancement of Stantec’s global healthcare strategy.
  • Mentor other planners and design staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
  • Share innovations and best practices through industry forums, client workshops, and internal knowledge-sharing platforms.
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