Senior Planner
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive planning experience;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
Located in Hamilton, Ontario, UrbanSolutions is a professional planning, land development and municipal approvals firm celebrating our 10 year anniversary. As part of our continued growth, we are currently seeking a full-time Senior Planner to join our highly professional team in our brand-new office space.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Thank you to all candidates for your interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to Annie Le (ale@urbansolutions.info).
Click here to download a copy of the job description for Senior Planner.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario, UrbanSolutions is a professional planning, land development and municipal approvals firm celebrating our 10 year anniversary. As part of our continued growth, we are currently seeking a full-time Senior Planner to join our highly professional team in our brand-new office space.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Prepare and assist in the managing of a full range of planning applications including Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivisions and Condominiums, Site Plans, Severances and Minor Variances;
- Lead and assist in leading multi-disciplinary project teams;
- Present and assist in presenting material to clients and/or at public meetings, neighbourhood information meetings, committee and council meetings and LPAT hearings;
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of Planning Justification Reports and other land use reports;
- Work collaboratively in a team environment with other Planners and Technicians;
- Manage and assist project managers as required with all aspects of any given project;
- Provide guidance to and mentor junior and intermediate staff; and,
- Preparation of expert witness testimony at the LPAT and other tribunals.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive planning experience;
- Demonstrated experience leading a project and team through complete Municipal approval and Planning Act process;
- A degree in a planning or related discipline with full membership in OPPI/CIP.
- Working knowledge of Provincial Planning Policy and the Ontario Planning Act;
- Ability to effectively represent UrbanSolutions and communicate with others at varying technical levels;
- Keen attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills;
- Strong written, oral and presentation skills;
- Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to supply your own personal vehicle for performing job duties; and,
- Business acumen and management skills are essential.
Thank you to all candidates for your interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to Annie Le (ale@urbansolutions.info).
Click here to download a copy of the job description for Senior Planner.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage planning applications, reports, and land-use approval processes, while leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing project activities. Present to clients and public bodies, mentor junior staff, and prepare expert witness testimony for tribunals.
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of progressive planning experience, a degree in planning or a related discipline, and full OPPI/CIP membership. Candidates must have experience leading projects through municipal approvals, knowledge of provincial planning policy and the Ontario Planning Act, strong communication and organizational skills, a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle, and business and management acumen.
Skills
- Municipal Planning Applications
- Official Plan Amendments
- Zoning By-law Amendments
- Subdivision and Condominium Plans
- Site Plans
- Severances and Minor Variances
- Project Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Public Presentations
- Planning Justification Reports
- Land Use Planning
- Project Management
- Staff Mentoring
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Ontario Planning Act
- Provincial Planning Policy
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Annie Le
Hiring contact email
ale@urbansolutions.info
Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Urban Planning
- Land Development
- Municipal Approvals
- Official Plan Amendments
- Zoning By-law Amendments
- Draft Plans of Subdivision
- Condominium Plans
- Site Plans
- Severances
- Minor Variances
- Planning Justification Reports
- Land Use Reports
- Ontario Planning Act
- Provincial Planning Policy
- OPPI
- CIP
- LPAT
- Public Meetings
- Council Meetings
- Committee Meetings
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Project Management
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Business Acumen
- Municipal Approval Process