Intermediate Planner - York, Canada - LARKIN Land Use Planners
LARKIN Land Use Planners
York, Canada
Verified Company
1 week ago
Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
***Office Location: York Region - Ph:
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Position:INTERMEDIATE PLANNER**
Term: Full Time
Location:
York Region + Southern Ontario
Issued:
Deadline:
OPEN
THE POSITION:
LARKIN+ is looking to add a valued member to our growing consultancy.
We are currently seeking an
INTERMEDIATE PLANNER. Working with
our staff, you will be part of an energetic, collaborative team and be
provided with opportunities to demonstrate your initiative, while
developing your professional / technical skills. The position requires a
highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic team player with capable problem
- solving skills; an individual willing to not only take direction, but also
perform their duties as a self-starter. An understanding of land use
planning policy documents and municipal approvals process is necessary.
Some evening work may be required to support the planning team, along
with occasional travel to project sites. We offer a comprehensive benefits
package to our employees, along with competitive compensation rates.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct research on potential development sites, coordinating
meetings with sub consultants, attending meetings as needed.
Research on relevant planning policy (Provincial, Regional / County,
Municipal, etc).
comprising a wide range of traditional and non-traditional
development projects.
Prepare planning rationale and highest and best use reports and
various supporting studies.
Present development proposals to municipal Committees and
Councils.
Assisting staff with the preparation of report graphics.
Attend site visits at all stages of the project life cycle.
Project Management / assistance duties including:
Provide project co-ordination
Liaison with "Project Team" members and client(s).
Oversee / assist to organize project & team meetings, including
preparing agendas, meeting minutes / notes.
Oversee / assist in preparation, management, and maintenance
of project status reports.
Organize workload, direct junior staff, and respond to multiple,
conflicting and shifting priorities and deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Undergraduate / Post Graduate Degree Urban Planning (or related).
Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in OPPI is preferred.
Knowledge of the changing planning legislation in Ontario.
Demonstrated ability to manage & respond to multiple, conflicting,
and shifting priorities and deadlines.
Self motivated, work well with others, solves problems effectively.
Able to work effectively / cooperatively as a member of a team.
Effective time management & communication skills.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Strong research & analytical skills. Able to identify and extract
critical information from municipal, regional and provincial land use
policy documents.
Positive, enthusiastic, hands-on approach with a strong bias to
client service
Type G Driver's license with access to a vehicle.***
ASSET (OPTIONAL)
Design experience, including presentation software types such as
the Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Sketchup, AutoCAD, GIS Software, and
GENERAL INFORMATION
POSITION:
INTERMEDIATE PLANNER
EXPERIENCE:4+ yrs
BUSINESS HOURS 8:00 am TO 5:00 pm (Flexible),
Monday to Friday
WORK WEEK [TYPICAL]: 40.0 hours (8.0 hours /day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Mixed [Office & Virtual]
SALARY RANGE:
$ 68,170 to $ 82,396
PAY PERIOD:
Monthly
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent (Full Time)
COMPANY BENEFITS:
Provided (Per Company Policy)
REPORTING TO:
President
TO APPLY
Send your CV and cover letter to Ivanka (Joan) Scott, Office Manager,
line. Your cover letter should explain your interest in land use planning.
notified.
Thank you for your interest in LARKIN+.***
THE COMPANY
- LARKIN+ Land Use Planners Inc. (LARKIN+) is a professional land use _
- sector clients located across a diverse geographic area. Established in _
- 1996 in the Town of Newmarket Ontario, our projects are generally _
_Our PHILOSOPHY __ is one of inclusion, whereby we believe that all _
- voices need to be heard so that a proper planning _
- solution can be achieved. _
_Our APPROACH __ is to achieve consensus wherever possible _
- amongst the various stakeholders in the planning _
- process. _
_Our FOCUS __ is to provide detailed research and objective _
- analysis to determine optimal solutions for our _
- clients. _
- We work closely with all interested parties involved with our projects to _
- planning principles. Our urban planning and design consultancy _
- delivers results for our clients pertaining to their land use planning _
- projects from the formulation and inter