Senior Land Use Planner

Parsons; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ottawa seeks a Senior Land Use Planner to manage diverse planning projects including land use studies and development applications. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, holds a degree in Planning, and possesses strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, promoting a positive and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Employer paid provincial care premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tax-Free Savings Account

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive, related experience.
• Positive attitude toward work and supportive of a team environment.
• Interest in transit-oriented development and urban mobility.

Responsibilities

• Lead area, site, and corridor land use studies and master plans.
• Manage planning applications including Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendments.
• Prepare and present materials to clients and public meetings.

Skills

Strong initiative

Problem-solving skills

Excellent English communication

Knowledge of land development process

Education

Undergraduate degree in Planning or related field

Graduate degree in Planning preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Visual design software

Job description

Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Parsons’ Ottawa team is seeking a full‑time Senior Land Use Planner to join our dynamic team with a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and flexible work environment. We provide a multidisciplinary approach to projects across eastern Canada and services to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Our team is comprised of engaging, talented, and motivated professionals from a variety of backgrounds. At Parsons we have a passion for creating high‑quality sustainable environments that evoke a strong sense of place and emphasize mobility, efficiency, inclusivity, and diversity.

As the successful candidate you will be involved in a variety of assignments providing senior‑level planning service. Work may include preparing and submitting development applications, due diligence/site evaluations, zoning by‑law and official plan reviews, best practices research, and coordinating consultation programs. You will also contribute to environmental assessment projects and design assignments for complete streets, transit corridors, active transportation facilities, and public realm designs for important civic investments. You will guide the preparation of master plans and their successful implementation, predominantly within the National Capital Region and across eastern Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of area, site, and corridor land use studies and master plans
• Lead the development of policy analyses, planning rationales and feasibility studies
• Lead the management of a variety of planning applications including Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendments, Site Plan Control, Plans of Subdivision, Severances and Minor Variances
• Lead the preparation and presentation of materials to clients and/or public meetings, committees, councils
• Lead the preparation of environmental assessment studies including evaluation of alternatives as a land use and policy subject matter expert
• Coordinate with municipal, provincial and federal staff and other approval agencies in pursuit of approvals
• Negotiate or assist in negotiating relevant agreements and conditions (i.e. subdivision, site plan, permits, etc.)
• Preparation of illustrative graphics and presentations
• Preparation and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies and participation in public meetings

Candidate Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Planning or related field; graduate degree in Planning preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive, related experience
• Positive attitude toward work, colleagues and supportive of a team environment
• Working knowledge of land development process and land use and infrastructure planning in Ontario
• Ownership of projects and ability to see them through from start to finish
• Interest in transit‑oriented development, urban mobility, urban design, and place‑making
• Strong initiative, independence and problem‑solving skills
• Good critical‑thinking and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and visual design software
• Experience or interest in managing or coordinating complex projects
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills; French language skills considered an asset
• Valid driver’s licence
• Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. A full and competitive benefits package is offered with this position, including health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays, and gym membership discounts.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. We equally employ representation at all job levels for Indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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