Planning Coordinator
- London, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, responsible for the upper watershed of the Thames River, covering 3,430 square kilometres and serving approximately 593,700 residents in southwestern Ontario. UTRCA delivers programs and services focused on protecting people and property, supporting safe development, and promoting landowner stewardship. The organization provides natural spaces and recreational opportunities while making science-based decisions to guide conservation and planning initiatives. UTRCA also prioritizes community engagement and youth empowerment. The authority employs about 80 permanent and contract staff, along with 70 seasonal team members.
Role Description The Planning Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in London, ON. This position supports planning, development review, and conservation programs by coordinating demand and production planning activities related to UTRCA projects and services. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing development proposals and planning applications, preparing technical and administrative reports, and ensuring that plans align with conservation policies, regulations, and watershed management objectives. The Planning Coordinator collaborates with internal teams, municipalities, landowners, and community partners, providing clear communication and guidance on planning processes and regulatory requirements. The role also involves data analysis, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to continuous improvement of planning tools and procedures.
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Role Description The Planning Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in London, ON. This position supports planning, development review, and conservation programs by coordinating demand and production planning activities related to UTRCA projects and services. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing development proposals and planning applications, preparing technical and administrative reports, and ensuring that plans align with conservation policies, regulations, and watershed management objectives. The Planning Coordinator collaborates with internal teams, municipalities, landowners, and community partners, providing clear communication and guidance on planning processes and regulatory requirements. The role also involves data analysis, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to continuous improvement of planning tools and procedures.
Qualifications
- Strong planning skills, including experience with demand planning and production planning in an environmental, municipal, or infrastructure context.
- Well-developed analytical skills for interpreting technical data, reviewing planning documentation, and supporting science-based decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills for preparing reports, presenting information, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Post-secondary education in urban/regional planning, environmental studies, geography, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of land use planning principles, watershed management, and relevant provincial and municipal policies and regulations.
- Proficiency with common office software (e.g., MS Office) and familiarity with GIS or mapping tools is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience working with public sector organizations, conservation authorities, or municipalities is considered an asset.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate demand and production planning for UTRCA projects and services, review development proposals and planning applications, and prepare technical and administrative reports. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, maintain accurate records, analyze data, and help improve planning tools and procedures.
Requirements
Post-secondary education in urban or regional planning, environmental studies, geography, civil engineering, or a related field is specified. The role calls for planning and analytical skills, knowledge of land use planning, watershed management, and applicable policies and regulations, strong communication and organizational abilities, and proficiency with office software; GIS familiarity and public-sector experience are assets.
Skills
- Planning
- Demand Planning
- Production Planning
- Development Review
- Analytical Skills
- Technical Report Writing
- Stakeholder Communication
- Land Use Planning
- Watershed Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Records Management
- Project Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- GIS
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Government & Public Sector
- Administrative
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Demand Planning
- Production Planning
- Development Review
- Planning Applications
- Conservation Programs
- Land Use Planning
- Watershed Management
- Conservation Policies
- Provincial Regulations
- Municipal Policies
- Technical Reports
- Administrative Reports
- Data Analysis
- Records Management
- GIS
- Mapping Tools
- MS Office
- Science-Based Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Environmental Services
- Municipal Planning
- Conservation Authorities