Health Planner III

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in Ontario, Canada.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will have a technical focus, performing as a subject matter expert and planner on healthcare projects, under the direct supervision of a licensed Architect and project leadership.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.

• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.

• Participate in user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.

• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners’ goals and objectives.

• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.

• Contribute to the development, modification and/or review of planning concepts and solutions.

• Assist in development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.

• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.

• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

• Maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.

• May provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.

• Other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required.

• Minimum 6 years of related experience, with at least 2 years of previous experience performing as a subject matter expert on healthcare projects.

• Current licensure or registration in Canada preferred.

• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.

• Must possess working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.

• Must be analytical.

• Must be an independent thinker.

• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.

• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.

The salary range for this position is $77,100 to $96,400 CAD annually. This is the anticipated range of base compensation at the time of the posting. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.

• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.

• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce and is committed to Employment Equity and the Federal Contractors Program. We encourage applications from qualified Canadians of Indigenous backgrounds, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. CannonDesign has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination based on age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex, and sexual orientation.

CannonDesign is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If contacted, please advise Human Resources if you require disability-related accommodation.