Planner

Fotenn•Kingston, ON

1d•CA$65,000 - CA$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Fotenn, you are joining a fun, progressive, and dynamic team of Planners, Urban Designers, Landscape Architects and Ecologists. With offices in Ottawa, Kingston, and Toronto, we work throughout the province and across the country, delivering high-quality and award-winning projects. Our success is founded on a creative and supportive environment that values professional and personal growth. Fotenn supports staff at all levels in defining their career goals and objectives and actively pursues opportunities to help achieve them. We foster a positive office experience, enjoying regular social activities and celebrating personal accomplishments alongside professional ones. This posting is for an existing position we're looking to backfill. The Planner is an entry-level professional position at Fotenn. You bring foundational knowledge in planning and a collaborative mindset to support a range of planning assignments. Under the close supervision of senior staff, you assist with research, analysis, and preparation of planning deliverables. This role is an opportunity to build your expertise and contribute to project teams within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

Undergraduate and/or Master’s level university degree in planning
Practical understanding of municipal land use planning systems and policies
Demonstrated ability to balance several projects simultaneously
Strong oral communication skills including presenting to, and liaising with, clients, municipal departments, review agencies, and the public
Strong technical writing experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to show initiative, critical thinking and work independently
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Prior related work experience
French written and oral communication skills
Membership in, or on the path to obtain, certification with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, GIS and/or AutoCAD
Possession of a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and review of development applications, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Control, Minor Variance and Consent applications, and Plans of Subdivision
Assist in the preparation of policy documents including new Official Plans, Master Plans, Community Design Plans, etc.
Review development proposals and site plans for conformity to planning policies and regulations
Prepare Planning Justification Reports in support of development applications
Undertake background review, site research and development potential analysis
Prepare and present development proposals to municipal approval authorities
Act as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials
Conduct site visits and existing condition assessments
Assist in resolving technical and public comments and/or concerns
Attend and present at Committee of Adjustment hearings
Prepare for and attend project and client meetings
Prepare for and attend occasional public meetings, including evening and weekend meetings (as needed)
And any other duties as assigned
Assist in business development, including preparing proposal letters and assisting with request for proposal submissions (RFPs)

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure
Generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, volunteer days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1
Competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits
Health spending account
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave top-up program
Opportunities for a compressed work week
Flexible hybrid working model
Continual training
Mentorship and professional development
Regular company social events