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Senior Planner
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive planning experience;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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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.
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Responsibilities
Manage a full range of planning applications and lead multi-disciplinary project teams through the municipal approval process. Prepare planning justification reports and provide expert witness testimony at tribunals and public meetings.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 10 years of progressive planning experience and a degree in planning or a related discipline with OPPI/CIP membership. Must possess a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle for job duties.
Skills
- Planning Applications
- Project Management
- Public Presentation
- Planning Justification Reports
- Mentoring
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Provincial Planning Policy
- Ontario Planning Act
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Business Acumen
- Management Skills
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Annie Le
Hiring contact email
ale@urbansolutions.info
Categories
- Consulting
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Government & Public Sector
- Management & Leadership
- Legal
Keywords
- Official Plan
- Zoning By-law Amendments
- Draft Plans of Subdivisions
- Condominiums
- Site Plans
- Severances
- Minor Variances
- LPAT
- OPPI
- CIP
- Ontario Planning Act
- Provincial Planning Policy
- Land Use
- Municipal Approvals
- Urban Planning