Senior Planner, Land Development

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Due to continuing growth in our planning group and a demand to expand our market reach, we are seeking a Senior Planner, Land Development for our GTA market located in our Whitby, ON office, with options to work from our Markham, Toronto, or Mississauga location.

This dynamic role allows you to play a meaningful role in leading projects that include a full and comprehensive range of land use planning and development related work, property assessments, proposals, designs and applications for clients. So, if you’re looking personal growth and challenge, look no further!

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate on future project work priorities and assist in developing yearly team plans and budgets for future planning group growth
• Build strong positive relationships while working with your hard-working team and directing communications with clients, municipal staff and review agencies
• Manage sophisticated planning projects while leading the preparation, submission and processing of projects and applications including official plan and zoning by-law amendments, plans of subdivision, site plans and condominium plan approvals in accordance with regulations and policies
• Coordinate, lead, mentor and empower a multi-disciplinary team of professional planners and specialists
• Assist technical support staff in preparing concept plans, site plans and report graphics
• Write and prepare a range of planning documents
• Research governing planning policy documents and producing preliminary planning assessments for clients
• Attend and present at public consultation meetings and Committee and Council meetings; provide experienced Land Use Planning testimony at Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings when required

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in providing expert testimony as a Professional Planner at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) is an asset
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current provincial, inter-regional, regional, and local planning issues
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as proven project management skills
• Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP)
• Post-secondary degree in urban planning from a recognized college or university
• Consulting background as a lead planner / project manager responsible for private development planning applications is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive planning experience, including 5+ years in a senior role with project management responsibilities
• Expert knowledge of the provincial land use planning system, legislation, policies and plans including Places to Grow, Provincial Policy Statement, and the Planning Act
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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