Planner

Canacre; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canacre is seeking a Planning professional for a 1-year, hybrid role based in Markham, Ontario. The Planner will drive submission of planning and permitting applications, liaise with municipalities and agencies, and keep clients updated on project status.

Candidates should have a degree in urban planning, 3–5 years consulting experience, and proficiency with planning/geography software. A valid driver's license and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or postgraduate in urban planning or related field.
• 3–5 years of planning experience, preferably in consulting.
• Experience digitizing and querying planning/geography/mapping systems.
• Familiarity with local land use approvals and Planning Act.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, permitting and land acquisition activities for infrastructure projects.
• Maintain relationships with clients and permitting authorities.
• Develop and update planning and permitting deliverables.
• Obtain approvals from authorities to commence construction.
• Coordinate municipal delegations and public information sessions.
• Research policies and zoning by-laws for due diligence.
• Review colleagues' deliverables and improve internal processes.
• Provide mapping support as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Planning expertise

Stakeholder liaison

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or Postgraduate in Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Planner facilitates the submission of various planning and permitting applications, provides regular updates and reports to clients and/or project manager, and liaises with municipalities and private or government agencies so that projects are completed on time and within scope.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the planning, permitting and land acquisition activities at all levels of government and public/private agencies for various infrastructure development, renewable energy, telecommunications, and other rights-of-way projects.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with the client and permitting authorities.
• Develop and update planning and permitting application deliverables.
• Obtain necessary approvals from various authorities for project to commence construction.
• Support, coordinate, and conduct municipal delegations (to Councils, Boards, Committees, etc.) and facilitate public open houses, information sessions, and written forms of consultation with communities according to various processes related to project proposals.
• Develop material and support facilitation for community engagement.
• Research and review policies, municipal official plans, zoning by-laws, permitting and procedural by-laws for due diligence and comprehensive understanding of projects at all administrative levels.
• Review colleagues’ deliverables prior to submission and provide feedback.
• Develop and/or improve internal processes for better efficiency in completing deliverables and tasks.
• Provide mapping support, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Postgraduate education in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years’ professional experience in planning, with experience in a consulting environment (preferale supporting multiple projects and clients).
• Experience with digitizing, editing, and performing queries within planning/geography/mapping systems.
• Working knowledge of local land use approval processes, the Planning Act and other related Provincial legislation and plans.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to organize, set priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Familiarity of telecommunications, renewable and/or right of way projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with permitting and regulatory approval processes for infrastructure, development, telecommunications, renewable energy, and/or right-of-way projects.
• Experience liaising with municipalities, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to obtain and coordinate required approvals and permits.
• A valid driver’s licence is required.

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals.Canacreoffers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.

We use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve review by the Hiring Manager.This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $90,000

This is a 1-year contract position with a hybrid work model based in Markham, Ontario.