Planner (Winter Student)

TULLOCH; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

TULLOCH, a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Sudbury, ON, invites a Winter Student Planner to assist in planning project delivery across northern and central Ontario. The role involves policy analysis, due diligence, and preparing Planning Act applications.

You will liaise with municipalities and professionals, attend site visits, and gain hands-on experience while using AutoCAD and MS Office. This paid winter position offers a collaborative, supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Land Use Planning program and pursuing related studies.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or design software is an asset.
• Strong communication and MS Office skills, with a valid G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work on development projects across northern and central Ontario.
• Add value to land through policy analysis and due diligence for clients.
• Prepare Planning Act applications (Consent, Minor Variance, ZBA, OPA, Site Plan).
• Attend site meetings/visits to review site constraints and contexts.
• Liaise with municipalities, other professionals, and government agencies.
• Use AutoCAD and other design applications.

Skills

Results oriented

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

Driver's licence

Education

Land Use Planning program enrollment

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, ON, the Planner (Winter Student) will have a wide range of duties which focus on assisting in all aspects of Planning project delivery. The wage range for this role is $23.00 - $27.00 hourly.

What You’ll Do:

As part of the Planning team within the TULLOCH Engineering division, you will:

• Work on both large and small development projects throughout northern and central Ontario
• Add value to land through critical thinking and rigorous policy analysis
• Complete Property Due Diligence on behalf of clients with regard to existing planning permissions and potential highest & best use analysis
• Prepare Planning Act applications for Consent, Minor Variance, Zoning By-Law Amendments (Rezoning), Official Plan Amendments, and Site Plan Control
• Attend site meetings/visits to review site constraints & surrounding contexts
• Liaise with other professionals, municipalities, and government agencies
• 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 are always keen to try something new
• You work hard until the job is done
• You go where others will not or cannot because you love a challenge
• You are trusted with the freedom and responsibility to work independently while contributing to overall team success
• You are willing to travel for fieldwork and site inspections on occasion

What You Should Bring:

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a Land Use Planning program or other relevant field of study. Additionally, you should have:

• Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD (considered an asset)
• High motivation with results-oriented focus
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid Class G driver’s licence

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 wage
• 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
• Opportunities to travel and work across Canada

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.