Development Planner

Michael Page International (Canada); Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contributions

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Michael Page International (Canada) seeks a professional urban planner to lead due diligence, site assessments, and feasibility reviews for diverse projects. You will prepare planning applications, coordinate approvals and permits, and liaise with municipalities and stakeholders throughout the process.

Ideal candidates have MCIP/RPP credentials, a degree in urban planning or related field, and experience in development planning. Strong GIS, MS Office, and project tools proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Due diligence, site assessments, and feasibility reviews for prospective projects.
• Strong planning knowledge and ability to prepare planning applications, approvals, permits, and supporting documentation.
• Excellent research, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence, site assessments, and feasibility reviews for prospective projects.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications, approvals, permits, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with municipalities, regulatory agencies, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the approval process.
• Monitor project schedules, approvals, and milestones while identifying risks and solutions.
• Support project teams through planning, pre-development, and entitlement phases.
• Maintain project documentation, regulatory records, and approval tracking systems.
• Utilize planning and technology tools to improve project delivery, reporting, and internal processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Urban Planning degree

MCIP, RPP

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

• Lead diverse development projects with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Shape planning processes using technology, innovation, and AI-driven tools.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established design-build construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and high-quality projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a talented professional to join their team and contribute to the successful planning and execution of complex construction projects.

Job Description

• Conduct due diligence, site assessments, and development feasibility reviews for prospective projects.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications, approvals, permits, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with municipalities, regulatory agencies, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the approval process.
• Monitor project schedules, approvals, and key milestones while identifying potential risks and solutions.
• Support project teams through planning, pre-development, and entitlement phases.
• Maintain project documentation, regulatory records, and approval tracking systems.
• Utilize planning and technology tools to improve project delivery, reporting, and internal processes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Land Development, or a related field.
• MCIP, RPP
• Experience in development planning, municipal approvals, permitting, land development, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of planning policies, zoning regulations, and development approval processes.
• Experience preparing planning applications, feasibility assessments, and technical reports.
• Excellent research, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools; GIS experience is an asset.
• Comfortable leveraging technology, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 CAD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including RRSP contributions, paid time off (PTO), and bonus incentives.