Senior Planning Technician
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in a private sector environment;
- Posting language
- English
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Job Description
Located in Hamilton, Ontario, UrbanSolutions is a multi-disciplinary professional planning, land development and municipal approvals firm providing quality consulting services to the Ambitious City and surrounding area. Hamilton is entering an era of planning resurgence and is an exciting city in which to live, work and play. As part of our continued growth, we are currently seeking a full-time Senior Planning Technician 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 at ale@urbansolutions.info For more information on UrbanSolutions please visit our website: https://urbansolutions.info.
Click here to download a copy of the job description for Senior Planner Technician.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario, UrbanSolutions is a multi-disciplinary professional planning, land development and municipal approvals firm providing quality consulting services to the Ambitious City and surrounding area. Hamilton is entering an era of planning resurgence and is an exciting city in which to live, work and play. As part of our continued growth, we are currently seeking a full-time Senior Planning Technician to join our highly professional team in our brand-new office space.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Prepare advanced site plans, conceptual drawings, draft plans of subdivision, and zoning by-law schedules;
- Perform complex design/drafting assignments requiring advanced working knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices and techniques;
- Lead CAD teams for projects of all sizes, including large complex projects;
- Conduct property research and investigations on a site-by-site basis;
- Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings and site statistics charts;
- Advance development proposals through the municipal planning approval processes including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision, Committee of Adjustment applications, Part Lot Control applications and Site Plan Control applications;
- Prepare for and attend client meetings as required and maintain continuous correspondence with clients and other consultants on the project;
- Work collaboratively in a team environment with other technicians and planners; and,
- Mentor junior CAD technicians and supervise work on a project-by-project basis.
- Diploma in an Urban Planning/Urban Design program or related field;
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in a private sector environment;
- High proficiency in latest version of AutoCAD is essential to the position. Other drafting/design/3D modelling software experience would be considered an asset.
- Competence with Microsoft Office programs;
- Working knowledge of Provincial and Municipal planning policy and the Ontario Planning Act;
- Ability to effectively represent UrbanSolutions and communicate with others at varying technical levels;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Strong oral and written communication as well as presentation skills;
- Membership in Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT); and,
- Ability to supply your own personal vehicle would be an asset.
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 at ale@urbansolutions.info For more information on UrbanSolutions please visit our website: https://urbansolutions.info.
Click here to download a copy of the job description for Senior Planner Technician.
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Responsibilities
Prepare advanced planning and design drawings, conduct property research and calculations, and advance development proposals through municipal approval processes. Lead CAD teams, communicate with clients and consultants, collaborate with planners and technicians, and mentor junior staff.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in urban planning, urban design, or a related field, along with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience. Candidates need advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, knowledge of Ontario planning policy and legislation, strong communication and attention to detail, and CACPT membership.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Site Planning
- Conceptual Drawing
- Subdivision Planning
- Zoning By-Law Schedules
- CAD Team Leadership
- Property Research
- Dimensional Calculations
- Municipal Planning Approvals
- Ontario Planning Act
- Provincial And Municipal Planning Policy
- Microsoft Office
- Client Communication
- Technical Drafting
- Mentoring
- Project Supervision
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Annie Le
Hiring contact email
ale@urbansolutions.info
Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Consulting
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Urban Planning
- Urban Design
- Site Plans
- Conceptual Drawings
- Draft Plans Of Subdivision
- Zoning By-Law Amendments
- Official Plan Amendments
- Committee Of Adjustment
- Part Lot Control
- Site Plan Control
- Municipal Planning Approvals
- Ontario Planning Act
- Provincial Planning Policy
- Municipal Planning Policy
- CAD
- 3D Modelling
- Property Research
- Dimensional Calculations
- Client Meetings
- Technical Drafting
- Canadian Association Of Certified Planning Technicians
- Project Leadership
- Mentoring