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Job Description
We are currently seeking experienced Planners for an intermediate to senior level Urban Planner position based out of London, ON. The successful candidate will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team researching, analyzing, and preparing land development projects and planning studies for private and public sector clients.
This candidate will have the opportunity to lead a range of exciting land development projects across Southwestern Ontario.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate the submission of development applications, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning Bylaw Amendments, Site Plan Applications, minor variances, and consent applications, and Plans of Subdivisions
- Organize public consultation meetings and lead community information meetings
- Research, analysis and preparation of due diligence studies
- Manage and maintain team workload/backlog and collaboration with other disciplines
- Coordinate, plan, schedule, and conduct the technical aspects of land development projects
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships and become a member of the business development team
- Ensure professionalism and personal accountability for time management, quality control, troubleshooting of project work, and meeting timelines and budget
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- A relevant Urban Planning degree and Full membership in the OPPI (or eligibility to apply)
- RPP designation or eligible for RPP within 6 months
- Industry planning experience of a minimum of 5 years
- Experience working in consulting
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Office, graphics, GIS, and design computer based applied skills
- Strong time management and multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently with minimal direction and in teams
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Driven to learn and grow professionally