Land Use Planner

Tulloch Engineering Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary

Job summary

TULLOCH is seeking a Land Use Planner based in Sudbury to lead development projects across northern and central Ontario and guide proponents through the Planning Act process.

You will collaborate with municipalities, prepare Planning Act applications, and build client relations, using AutoCAD and other design tools. The role requires 3–5 years of experience and OPPI membership is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in land use planning and development.
• Solid knowledge of the Planning Act, PPS, Official Plans, and Zoning By-Laws.
• OPPI membership preferred; eligibility for full membership within 1 year required at minimum.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and adapt approach to achieve results.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; valid Class G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects across northern and central Ontario.
• Guide proponents through the Planning Act process.
• Lead public consultation meetings and presentations to committees.
• Prepare Planning Act applications for Consent, Minor Variance, ZBA, Official Plan Amendments, Plan of Subdivision/Condominium, and Site Plan Control.
• Prepare Planning Justification Reports, assist in Ontario Land Tribunal hearings, and submit application packages.
• Add value to land through rigorous policy analysis.
• Work with municipalities on strategic planning policy projects.
• Liaise with other professionals, municipalities, and government agencies.
• Build client relations.
• Use AutoCAD and other design applications.

Skills

Land use planning

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

MS Office skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Come Join Us!
“We want to build an organization where everyone loves their job and their leaders care for them.”

Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.

Based in Sudbury, the Land Use Planner will report to the Planning Manager and will have a wide range of duties on a variety of land use planning projects. This is a new position. The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $104,000 annually.

What You’ll Do:

• Work on both large and small development projects throughout northern and central Ontario
• Lead development proponents through the Planning Act process
• Lead Public Consultation meetings and presentations to Committees of Adjustment or Municipal Councils in support of Planning Act applications
• Prepare Planning Act applications for Consent, Minor Variance, Zoning By-Law Amendments (Rezoning), Official Plan Amendments, Plan of Subdivision/Condominium, and Site Plan Control
• Prepare Planning Justification Reports, assist in preparing for Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings, and prepare and submit various application packages and supporting documents
• Add value to land through critical thinking and rigorous policy analysis
• Work with municipalities on strategic planning policy projects
• Undertake Official Plan review exercises and municipal needs analyses
• Liaise with other professionals, municipalities, and government agencies
• Build client relations
• Use AutoCAD and other design applications

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Who You Are:

• You have 3-5 years experience working in a land use planning and development role, either in the private sector or at the municipal level
• You have working knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, municipal Official Plans, and Zoning or Development Permit By-Laws
• Full membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is preferred. Eligibility for full membership with OPPI within 1 year is required at a minimum.
• You can exercise independent judgement within defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives
• You can adjust your approach as needed to accomplish desired results

What You Should Bring:

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or other related program. Additionally, you should have:

• High motivation with results-oriented focus
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including analysis and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A valid Class G driver’s license

What We Offer You:

TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company:

• Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
• A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
• Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
• Flexible working hours
• Coaching and mentoring programs
• Scholarship programs for family members
• Opportunities to travel and work across Canada
• Hybrid working options

TULLOCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds, and religions. TULLOCH accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. TULLOCH is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.