Junior Planner

Canacre•Markham, ON

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Planner coordinates the submission of various planning and permitting applications, prepares reports and schedules, communicates with client on planning and permitting deliverables, and liaises with municipalities and other government entities so that projects are completed on time and within scope. This is a hybrid role based out of our Markham office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and/or Postgraduate education in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
Minimum 1 years of professional Planning or related experience.
Experience or familiarity with infrastructure, renewable, telecommunications, and/or other right-of-way projects.
Working knowledge of local land use approval processes, the Planning Act, and other related Provincial legislation and plans.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an extremely keen attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to organize, set priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
A valid ‘G’ driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, permitting (including crossings) and land acquisition activities at all levels of government and public/private agencies for various infrastructure development, renewable energy, telecommunications, and other rights-of-way projects.
Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and permitting authorities.
Support, coordinate, and conduct municipal delegations (to Councils, Boards, Committees, etc.) and facilitate public open houses, information sessions, and written forms of consultation with communities according to various processes related to project proposals.
Research and review policies, municipal official plans, zoning by-laws, permitting and procedural by-laws for due diligence in various jurisdictions in North America and comprehensive understanding of projects at all administrative levels.
Contributes to and/or improve internal processes and standards for better efficiency in completing deliverables and tasks.
Perform other duties as required.