Land Use Planner

PHM Search Group Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Land Use Planner to join their Planning & Development team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Planning and 5-10 years of experience in residential developments. Responsibilities include coordinating development approvals, reviewing concepts, and preparing documents. A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential. This position may involve travel and requires a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete development approval applications.
• Review preliminary concepts and perform project evaluations.
• Prepare supporting documents such as Planning Rationales.
• Contact municipalities for approvals and coordination.
• Negotiate or assist in negotiating agreements and conditions.

Skills

5-10 years of experience in a planning role

Positive attitude towards work and colleagues

Ability to coordinate multiple projects

Strong analytical and report writing skills

Detail-oriented and time management capabilities

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Good command of English

Education

Undergraduate degree in Planning

Graduate degree in Planning (preferred)

Job description

Job Title:

Land Use Planner

Designation:

Candidate member of OPPI preferred

Education:

Undergraduate degree in Planning is required. Preference is given to individuals with a graduate degree in Planning.

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a graduate from an accredited Land Use Planning university program to join their Planning & Development team. They are a multi-disciplined consulting firm in Ottawa, offering a wide range of civil engineering, planning and landscape architecture services to both private and public sector clients.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and complete development approval applications, including Official Plan amendment, zoning amendment, Committee of Adjustment, Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan Control and condominium applications.
• Review preliminary concepts and perform due diligence activities and project evaluation.
• Prepare supporting documents such as Planning Rationales.
• Contact municipalities and other approval agencies, utilities in the pursuit of approvals and general coordination tasks.
• Coordinate with other consultants and internal groups.
• Communicate pertinent project information to Project Manager, municipalities and staff assigned to projects.
• Participate in public meetings for development approval applications.
• Negotiate or assist in negotiating relevant agreements and conditions (e.g. subdivision and site plan conditions/agreements, condominium registration, permits, etc.).

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in a planning role supporting residential developments.
• Positive attitude towards work, colleagues and supportive of a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced interdisciplinary work environment.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Detail-oriented and time management capabilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and experience (ranging from informal client meetings to formal stand-up presentations) with various stakeholders.
• A valid driver’s license is required, as some travel will be expected.
• Good command of English language is essential. Command of French language would be an asset.