Regional Planner

The Boulevard Group; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boulevard Group is seeking an Urban Planner to contribute to development and policy planning initiatives in Kingston, Ontario. The role involves working closely with clients on various projects while offering opportunities for professional development and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive vacation package

Remote/hybrid working opportunities

Flexible health and wellness spending account

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Regular company corporate events

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Planning or related field required, Master's preferred.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s municipal planning process is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with GIS/graphic tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and provide planning expertise.
• Conduct research and policy analysis for planning reports.
• Participate in a wide range of planning projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Public speaking

Report writing

Knowledge of Ontario’s municipal planning

GIS skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Urban Planning

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview : The Boulevard Group (BLVD) is a growing land use planning and project management consulting firm based in Kingston, Ontario. We are seeking an Urban Planner to support day-to-day operations and play a key role in the firm’s continued growth. This position will work closely with the firm’s Principals and provide planning expertise to both municipal and private sector clients. As an Urban Planner at BLVD, you will contribute to a range of development and policy planning initiatives, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, Consents and Minor Variances, Site Plan Control applications, and municipal policy projects such as Community Improvement Plans and Comprehensive Official Plan updates. This role offers direct experience in both private and public sector planning, with a strong focus on development approvals and project management within Ontario's development approvals process. Conduct research and policy analysis, including Provincial Planning Statement and Official Plan / Zoning By-law reviews; Prepare planning reports, studies, assessments, and presentations; Participate in a wide range of planning projects from site-specific development applications to municipal policy formulation; Provide GIS, graphic and social media support where applicable; Perform administrative tasks such as application submissions, financial tracking, site signage, and visits. Degree in Urban Planning or a related field (Master’s preferred); Knowledge of Ontario’s municipal planning and approvals processes; Strong communication skills, including public speaking and report writing; Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with GIS / graphic tools is an asset; Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. In addition to a competitive salary, BLVD offers an attractive vacation package and remote / hybrid working opportunities. We also provide a flexible health and wellness spending account, life insurance, and opportunities for a compressed work week / schedule. Our employees are afforded training, mentorship and professional development opportunities as well as regular company corporate events.

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