Senior Medical/Healthcare Planner

Primary Purpose of Job:

As a Senior Medical Planner, you will play a key leadership, oversight and content expertise for strategic, master facility, functional space planning and medical planning on health sector projects collaborating with regional teams for delivering high-quality projects in the buildings business line. You will be involved in the development of integrated design proposals, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables in collaboration with the Project Leader. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical expertise, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables—bringing inspiration to your daily practice. 

Key Accountabilities:

• To be a medical planner for the design of major healthcare projects, ranging on average from 80,000 sqft to 800,000 sqft in typical project size
• Be responsible for the clinical planning of the full range of care services from preventative, outpatient, acute or post-acute healthcare facilities, through various stages of design, following "best practices" and applying Evidence Based Design
• Lead the architectural design and delivery of Stantec projects across in healthcare sector.
• Provide strategic direction and technical guidance for all architectural design aspects, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and client requirements.
• Be responsible for facilitating QA/QC oversight of strategic, facility master planning and medical planning aspects of project design
• Take ownership of the development of conceptual, detailed, and construction drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and other relevant tools.
• Mentor junior architects and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective project integration and execution.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the architectural team, sharing knowledge, and promoting best practices within the discipline.
• Ensure all architectural work adheres to Stantec's Core Values, Quality Systems, and Project Quality Procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Health Sector and Business Center leadership to ensure successful project and business outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative environment with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients and consultants.
• Serve as a local leader to inspire our team, represent healthcare design, and reinforce the global brand of Stantec
• Help build and maintain the design culture of the studio

Person Specifications:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Architecture with a Master's or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• A minimum of 8–10 years of professional experience, with a proven track record in leading in healthcare planning, design, and project management experience.
• Proficiency in advanced architectural software packages, including Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, MS Office, Sketchup and dRofus. Experience with Bentley Microstation and Photoshop is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare design principles, and technical detailing, with a focus on delivering projects to international standards.
• Significant experience in leading project teams, with a strong ability to mentor and guide junior architects and technicians.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to effectively interact with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in project management and client relationships, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive projects from conception through to completion.
• Experience in the North America, UK and Middle east market and a strong understanding of regional design codes, building regulations, and construction practices is highly desirable.
• Creative and innovative approach to design, with an emphasis on practical, functional, and sustainable solutions.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic, with a passion for continuous professional development and growth.