Planning Coordinator: Lead Environmental Planning & GIS

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority; London; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

OMERS Pension

Vacation package

Access to conservation areas

Job summary

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority in London, Ontario, seeks a Planning Coordinator to lead day-to-day municipal land use planning and inquiry services, helping protect life and property from natural hazards. You will guide staff reviewing Planning Act applications, interpret Provincial Planning Statement policies, and contribute to the program budget and workplan.

The role requires a university degree in Planning or related field, about five years of experience, GIS proficiency, and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning, Resource Management, Environmental Science, or Geography.
• Approximately five years in resource management or municipal planning.
• Strong knowledge of Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Conservation Authorities Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for review of Planning Act applications and policy interpretation.
• Lead complex or contentious applications with informed comments and recommendations.
• Support program budgeting and annual workplan; develop new policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on planning matters; represent at meetings.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Communications

Project management

Time management

Team leadership

Education

University degree in Planning or related field

RPP designation or actively pursuing

Ontario Driver’s License (G)

Job description

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority in London, Ontario, seeks a Planning Coordinator to lead day-to-day municipal land use planning and inquiry services, helping protect life and property from natural hazards. You will guide staff reviewing Planning Act applications, interpret Provincial Planning Statement policies, and contribute to the program budget and workplan.

The role requires a university degree in Planning or related field, about five years of experience, GIS proficiency, and a