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Stantec

Healthcare Planner

Stantec

. Support strategic healthcare planning and pre-design activities for major healthcare projects, typically ranging from 80,000 to 800,000 sq.

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeCalgary • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare planning and facility design, with a strong focus on functional programming, master planning, and compliance with CSA Z8000 standards. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary workshops and translate clinical needs into effective design strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Healthcare Planning ExperienceFunctional ProgrammingLean Planning ConceptsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills
Facility PlanningMaster ProgrammingHealthcare WorkflowsClinical ZoningBusiness Case DevelopmentSpace Requirements TranslationFlow MappingConsensus-Building WorkshopsDesign Strategy DevelopmentHealthcare Delivery Models
Soft Skills
Exceptional Verbal CommunicationExceptional Written CommunicationTime ManagementCoordination Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
DiplomaBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
Industry Keywords
Acute CareOutpatient CareBehavioral HealthEmergency ServicesWomen's HealthSeniors' LivingHealthcare TrendsInterdisciplinary WorkshopsClient-Specific DirectivesHealthcare Planning Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support strategic healthcare planning and pre-design activities for major healthcare projects, typically ranging from 80,000 to 800,000 sq. ft.
  • Work on acute care, ambulatory/outpatient services, long-term care, and specialized facilities
  • Collaborate with architectural, engineering, and interior design teams across North America
  • Facilitate clinical visioning sessions, functional programming, flow mapping, space listing, and consensus-building workshops
  • Translate clinical, operational, and cultural needs into space requirements and design strategies
  • Support or lead 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 Lean planning principles and evolving healthcare delivery models
  • Represent healthcare planning excellence as a local and regional thought leader
  • Share innovations and best practices through industry forums, client workshops, and internal knowledge-sharing platforms
  • Develop integrated design proposals and contribute to final deliverables while leading and mentoring others

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Recent healthcare planning experience, with a focus on facility planning and pre-design services
  • Experience or portfolio in acute care, outpatient/ambulatory care, behavioral health, emergency services, women’s health, and/or seniors’ living
  • Understanding of healthcare facility functional programming, master programming, business case development, 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
  • Ability to support user group sessions and facilitate interdisciplinary workshops
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Interest and aptitude for exploring emerging healthcare trends, technologies, and delivery models
  • Strong time management, coordination, and leadership skills
  • Diploma, Bachelors, or Masters degree related to Architecture, Interior Designer, Architectural Technology, Interior Design Technology, Business Administration / Commerce, Nursing, or Licensed Practical Nurse is preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in healthcare planning, healthcare strategy, and/or functional programming is preferred
  • Ability to work in a typical office environment with computers and remain sedentary for long periods
  • Ability to perform field work with exposure to inclement weather

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health care spending account
  • Wellness spending account
  • Group registered retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Group tax-free savings account
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid time off