Urban Systems

About

In 1975, eight ambitious professionals came together with a vision to create something different: an interdisciplinary consulting firm deeply committed to building healthy, thriving communities. Founded on the belief that vibrant communities don't just happen - they're intentionally designed and nurtured - Urban Systems has grown from that initial spark into a trusted partner for communities across Canada. The company's founders recognized that complex community challenges required more than siloed expertise; they demanded collaborative, integrated solutions that brought together diverse perspectives and disciplines. Today, Urban Systems stands as an employee-owned consulting firm of more than 800 professionals, including engineers, community planners, policy analysts, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and technologists, all united by shared values and a commitment to 'spirit in service.' The firm has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces fourteen times - a testament to a culture that prioritizes growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact. From designing resilient infrastructure that withstands climate change to partnering with Indigenous Nations on traditional use studies, from creating active transportation guides that make streets safer for all users to stabilizing riverbanks to protect critical infrastructure, Urban Systems applies technical excellence and deep community understanding to projects that shape the places people call home. With 15 offices across Western and Central Canada, the firm continues to evolve while staying true to its founding purpose: building communities that are safe, sustainable, and prosperous.