Junior Planner - Toronto, Canada - Dillon Consulting Limited

Dillon Consulting Limited

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Overview:

Do you have a passion for Indigenous self-determination? Do you want to build strong leadership and technical capabilities in the area of Indigenous community planning? Do you enjoy building relationships with Indigenous communities and working collaboratively in a team environment? Are you a problem solver and innovator? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is for you As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon's
Planning & Design group is looking for a
Junior Planner to join our
Indigenous Planning team within a multidisciplinary team of professionals in our
Toronto, Oakville, Guelph, Kitchener and
Hamilton offices.

You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects, and work with Indigenous communities while providing clients with a fully integrated customer experience.

We offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities:

What your day will look like

Planning (94%)

Support the development of Indigenous Comprehensive Community Plans, land use and servicing, and strategic plans across Ontario and Canada
Work with and provide support to intermediate and senior staff for community planning and engagement services to Indigenous communities
Prepare engagement materials and engagement summary reports from community engagement meetings in Indigenous communities
Support the collection of Indigenous Knowledge, as well as sociocultural and traditional land and resource use data collection
Contribute to environmental assessment projects, other planning or policy projects including baseline and background research, report writing, socioeconomic data collection and analysis, Indigenous Knowledge studies, and fieldwork (as required)
Support the implementation of programs for Indigenous and regulatory consultation and work with our teams to prepare associated materials (letters, notices, etc.), activities (engagement events, meetings, etc.) and documentation (records of consultation, databases, etc.)
Collaborate with and support technical and professional staff from across the company to complete project assignments
Communicate with clients, community leaders, and members, staff and others regularly in a clear and professional manner, both orally and in writing
Ensure professionalism and personal accountability for time management, quality control, troubleshooting of project work, and meeting timelines and budgets
Travel for project work across Canada as required

Learning & Development (3%)

Commit to selfdevelopment and ongoing learning and professional development
Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications:

What you will need to succeed

A bachelor's or graduate degree in planning from a planning program accredited by the Professional Standards Board, other relevant field, or equivalent experience
Eligibility to attain full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) within three (3) years of accepting the position is an asset
One (1) to three (3) years of professional planning experience in Ontario, preferably in the consulting environment. We would consider a combination of applied academic experience, coop experience, community experience, and professional experience in tabulating the years of experience
Valid Class G Driver's License

Please note the person needs to be located in

Toronto, Oakville, Guelph,

Kitchener or

Hamilton.

Experience:

Demonstrated understanding of approaches that can enhance Indigenous selfdetermination through community land use planning
Demonstrated experience and/or interest in the provincial and federal Environmental Assessment process and requirements
Experience and/or interest in decolonizing the planning process, Indigenous socioeconomic issues, cultural foundations, and politics is an asset
Experience with Indigenous community engagement is an asset
Strong communication, qualitative and quantitative research, report writing, organization and interpersonal skills
Able to work in a selfdirected, multidisciplinary team setting

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results.

We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our

core values: