Planner - Project Manager

Elby Professional Recruitment; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Planner with 4-6 years of experience to join a collaborative team focused on community development. In this role, you will manage planning applications, draft essential documents, and engage with various stakeholders. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community positively. If you are self-driven and passionate about urban planning, this is the perfect chance to make a difference in the Kitchener and Waterloo region.

Benefits

Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung

Unterstützendes Teamumfeld

Großartiges Vergütungs- und Leistungspaket

Beitrag zu nachhaltigen Projekten

Qualifications

• 4-6 Jahre Erfahrung in der Stadtplanung oder einem verwandten Bereich.
• Vollmitgliedschaft bei OPPI/CIP erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Vorbereitung und Verwaltung von Planungsanträgen und Dokumenten.
• Koordination mit Kunden, kommunalen Mitarbeitern und Beratern.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisationstalent

Teamarbeit

Education

Abschluss in Stadtplanung oder verwandtem Fachgebiet

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Posted: 04/10/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 6545 Pay Rate: $80,000

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Planner with 4–6 years of experience to join their collaborative and dynamic team. This role provides a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-driven individual to contribute to a variety of community-focused development projects, from high-density infill to greenfield development.

What our client can offer you:

• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• A supportive and tight-knit team environment
• A great compensation and benefits package
• The chance to contribute to meaningful, sustainable projects

Interested and qualified candidates, please apply today or email Christine and quote job #6545. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Thank you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage planning applications, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plans, and Minor Variances.
• Draft planning documents and support the planning and design process from visioning to implementation.
• Coordinate and liaise with clients, municipal staff, and consultants.
• Conduct policy research, provide feedback on development concepts, and present at Council and Committee meetings.
• Monitor planning policies and legislative changes.

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of professional experience in urban planning or a related field.
• Degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline and full OPPI/CIP membership.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online platforms like Teams and Zoom.
• Solid understanding of urban planning and design practices within the Kitchener and Waterloo region.