Senior Planner - Land Development

GHD; Markham; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Planner - Land Development to manage complex planning projects in Ontario. The role requires at least 10 years of experience and leadership skills to direct multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a background in consulting for private development applications, with expertise in provincial land use policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of planning experience, including 5+ years in a senior role.
• Must be a Registered Professional Planner (RPP).
• Consulting background in private development planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning projects and handle official plans and zoning amendments.
• Build relationships with clients and municipal staff.
• Prepare planning documents and presentations for public meetings.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in urban planning

Job description

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Job Description

Due to continuing growth in our planning group and a demand to expand our market reach, we are seeking a Senior Planner, Land Development for our Whitby, ON office, with options to work from our Markham, Toronto, or Mississauga locations.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage sophisticated planning projects while leading the preparation, submission and processing of projects and applications including official plan and zoning by-law amendments, plans of subdivision, site plans and condominium plan approvals in accordance with regulations and policies
• Build strong positive relationships while working with your hard-working team and directing communications with clients, municipal staff and review agencies
• Write and prepare a range of planning documents
• Attend and present at public consultation meetings and Committee and Council meetings; provide experienced Land Use Planning testimony at Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings when required
• Coordinate, lead, mentor and empower a multi-disciplinary team of professional planners and specialists
• Research governing planning policy documents and producing preliminary planning assessments for clients
• Assist technical support staff in preparing concept plans, site plans and report graphics
• Coordinate on future project work priorities and assist in developing yearly team plans and budgets for future planning group growth
  
  

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive planning experience, including 5+ years in a senior role with project management responsibilities
• Post-secondary degree in urban planning from a recognized college or university
• Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP)
• Consulting background as a lead planner/project manager responsible for private development planning applications is preferred
• Expert knowledge of the provincial land use planning system, legislation, policies, and plans including Places to Grow, Provincial Policy Statement, and the Planning Act
• Previous experience in providing expert testimony as a Professional Planner at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) is an asset
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as proven project management skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current provincial, inter-regional, regional, and local planning issues
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations, Strategy/Planning, and Science

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services

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