Junior Urban Planner: Community Planning & Engagement

City Of Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hamilton is seeking a Planner I in Community Planning to translate theory into practical policy applications. You will lead community consultation, review plans, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement neighbourhood and secondary plans.

The role requires a Honours Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, a CPP designation or candidacy, and strong analytical and communication skills. Excellent collaboration with departments and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field; two years of professional planning experience.
• Full member or candidate member of Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Expertise in at least two areas: strategic planning, policy analysis, sustainable development, economics, or land use planning.
• Strong research, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Secondary Plans and review land use plans in coordination with other departments and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project teams and manage planning projects, monitoring deliverables.
• Lead public engagement processes and present recommendations to Committees and City Council.
• Provide planning support and mentorship to junior planners as required.
• Prepare and present evidence at hearings and at City Council meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Policy analysis

Public engagement

Research

Oral/written communication

Education

Honours Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Job description

City of Hamilton is seeking a Planner I in Community Planning to translate theory into practical policy applications. You will lead community consultation, review plans, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement neighbourhood and secondary plans.

The role requires a Honours Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, a CPP designation or candidacy, and strong analytical and communication skills. Excellent collaboration with departments and stakeholders is essential.