Project Planner
Apply By: Rolling (please submit by January 30, 2026 for first-round consideration)
Start Date: March 2026
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Location: Calgary, AB
About mddl
mddl sits at the intersection of policy influence, education and housing enablement. We exist to transform how North Americans live, build and shape their communities by putting people at the centre of middle housing. Our goal is to enable people to become middle housing entrepreneurs and give cities the systems they need to let them succeed. We work with community developers, government partners, industry and stakeholders to design practical, replicable projects that prioritize redevelopment of established communities.
Your Opportunity
mddl is hiring a Project Planner to lead strategy and delivery of middle housing projects that accelerate housing in North American communities. This role offers the chance to shape policy and practice, manage multi‑stakeholder projects, and scale design and planning solutions that expand housing choice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support end‑to‑end planning projects (feasibility, policy, land use, design) from scope through implementation, ensuring alignment with mddl’s mission and client needs.
- Design and advance middle‑housing development strategies, policy approaches, technological tools and design prototypes.
- Provide municipalities, community organizations, and developer partners with tools and strategies towards regulatory reform, permitting pathways, and housing delivery.
- Design and facilitate community engagement processes, including workshops and public consultations, to gather input and feedback on planning initiatives.
- Prepare clear, persuasive deliverables: policy memos, technical reports, presentations, design visuals, and implementation toolkits and strategies.
- Oversee and execute technical analyses for policy and land development projects to inform recommendations.
- Mentor and support planning and development staff, contribute to business development efforts, and represent mddl at conferences, events and public forums.
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 3-5 years of professional planning experience with a demonstrated record of leading municipal or community‑led housing projects, policy work, or regulatory reform.
- Strong knowledge of land‑use planning, municipal approval processes, zoning reform and land development processes for residential developments.
- Proven ability to translate technical analysis into actionable policy and design.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Proven project management and communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license.
Preferred
- Experience working on both planning and land development projects.
- Competency in visual design software and tools (e.g., SketchUp, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) for data analysis and visualization is an asset.
- Familiarity with financial feasibility analysis for housing projects.
- Experience with leading consultation activities.
- Proficiency with AI tools and platforms that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve deliverables.
Ways of Working
- Accountable for project outcomes, timelines, and client relationships.
- Collaborative, pragmatic, and community‑centered approach.
- Comfortable with occasional evening or weekend engagement sessions.
- Approximately 1-5 days travel per month within North America.
- Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home per week.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits package.
- 2 weeks of vacation, year-end closure between Christmas and New Years, statutory holidays, 5 paid personal days, and your birthday day off.
- Professional development dollars.
How to Apply
Submit a PDF cover letter and resume to admin@mddl.co with “Project Planner — Calgary” in the subject line. In your cover letter, tell us why you’re excited about middle housing work and one example of a project where you worked in a land development capacity, advanced policy, design, or approvals.
Hiring timeline
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; please submit by January 30, 2026 for first-round consideration.
- Target start: March 2026.
Equity, accessibility, and inclusion
mddl is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us at admin@mddl.co.
Summer - Planning Intern
Term: May 2026 - August 2026
Position Type: Full-time (4 Month Term)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Location: Calgary, AB (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
About mddl
mddl sits at the intersection of policy influence, education and housing enablement. We exist to transform how North Americans live, build and shape their communities by putting people at the centre of middle housing. Our goal is to enable people to become middle housing entrepreneurs and give cities the systems they need to let them succeed. We work with community developers, government partners, industry and stakeholders to design practical, replicable projects that prioritize redevelopment of established communities.
Your Opportunity
mddl is hiring a Summer - Planning Intern to lead strategy and delivery of middle housing projects that accelerate housing in North American communities. This role offers the chance to shape policy and practice, manage multi‑stakeholder projects, and scale design and planning solutions that expand housing choice.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end‑to‑end planning projects (feasibility, policy, land use, design) from scope through implementation, ensuring alignment with mddl’s mission and client needs.
- Support community engagement processes, including workshops and public consultations, to gather input and feedback on planning initiatives.
- Support the delivery of policy memos, technical reports, presentations, design visuals, and implementation toolkits and strategies.
- Support research and technical analyses for policy and land development projects to inform recommendations.
- Support administration, planning and development staff in administrative and business development duties.
Skills & Qualifications
- Recently completed or currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in urban planning, community planning, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of land‑use planning, municipal approval processes, zoning reform and land development processes for residential developments.
- Proven ability to translate technical analysis into actionable policy and design.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Proven project management and communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license.
Preferred
- Experience working on both planning and land development projects.
- Competency in visual design software and tools (e.g., SketchUp, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) for data analysis and visualization is an asset.
- Familiarity with financial feasibility analysis for housing projects.
- Proficiency with AI tools and platforms that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve deliverables.
Ways of Working
- Accountable for project outcomes, timelines, and client relationships.
- Collaborative, pragmatic, and community‑centered approach.
- Comfortable with occasional evening or weekend engagement sessions.
- Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home per week.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits package.
- 2 weeks of vacation, year-end closure between Christmas and New Years, statutory holidays, 5 paid personal days, and your birthday day off.
- Professional development dollars.
- An innovative environment where ideas are welcomed, and impact is created
- Regular team events, retreats, and urban explorations
How to Apply
Submit a PDF cover letter and resume to admin@mddl.co with “Summer - Planning Intern— Calgary” in the subject line. In your cover letter, tell us why you’re excited about middle housing work and one example of a project where you worked in a land development capacity, advanced policy, design, or approvals.
Hiring timeline
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; please submit by February 14, 2026 for first-round consideration.
- Target start: May 2026.
Equity, accessibility, and inclusion
mddl is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us at admin@mddl.co.