Land Use Planner (RPP)

Job summary

Draft and review planning reports, briefs, and drawings; manage planning policies and development applications; and coordinate project requirements and approvals with clients, agencies, and authorities. Maintain client relationships, mentor team members, and perform other project management duties as needed.

Job details

IN Engineering + Planning is looking for a Land Use Planner, experienced with professional land use planning, including management of planning and development applications, planning policy reports, and development proposals. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work well both as a team player and independently, and maintain a professional work ethic. Who We Are IN Engineering + Planning is a multi-disciplinary professional firm offering development services by integrating Planning, Engineering and Design. We specialize in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction and development projects—whether large or small. IN Engineering + Plannng is centrally located in Brockville, Ontario, to provide services to Eastern Ontario—including Kingston, Ottawa, Cornwall, Perth, Smiths Falls, and Kemptville. Who We Need IN Engineering + Surveying seeks a full-time professional planner with five years’ experience and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work both collaboratively and consultatively in approach, to develop client and external stakeholder relationships, and to communicate to a diverse audience base is crucial. You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, using your strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and flexibility to manage changing and sometimes conflicting priorities. Key Responsibilities Drafting and review of planning reports, briefs, and drawings Maintain and strengthen client relationships Manage and stay up-to-date on relevant planning policies Coordinate with clients, agencies, and other relevant authorities to obtained and determine project requirements and approvals Mentorship of junior and intermediate team members Perform other project management tasks, as required Minimum Requirements University degree in Planning or related discipline (or relevant work experience) Five years’ experience in professional land use planning services or related field Advanced computer proficiency, in particular Microsoft Office programs and GIS software Member of (or eligible for) the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) Membership with (or eligible for) the Ontario Professional Planning Institute (OPPI) as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) Demonstrated critical thinking skills (ability to obtain and assess relevant information, utilize reflective reasoning, take action in decision making) Experience with Site Plan Approval process and applications. High attention to detail and accuracy for preparation of reports Experience presenting before Planning Committee, Committee of Adjustment Experience preparing Minor Variances, Zoning By-Law Amendments, Official Plan Amendments and Planning Justification Reports What We Offer We offer intriguing professional opportunities. Our firm is rapidly expanding, and the chosen individual will be joining at the ground level of an exciting, growing organization. We offer an optimal lifestyle. Our professional culture relies on flexible schedules, continuous learning, innovation, and balanced lifestyles. We also have the advantage of an affordable cost of living combined with competitive salaries, while still being accessible to major cities. Brockville is in Southeastern Ontario and is strategically located near Ottawa and Kingston while only being a few hours from Toronto. Located on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, Brockville is known for excellent lifestyles on the water while maintaining a close community. We offer competitive salaries and benefits package. Salaries are based on experience. Our benefits package includes extended health care, vision care, life insurance, dental care, and disability insurance. For this position Starting Salary: $75,000.00 to $110,000.00, based on experience. Fully Remote, Hybrid or in-office. Flexible Work Hours including make your own hours Benefits Package What to Do Next Interested in joining our team? Apply online at https://portal.ineng.ca/jobs/detail/registered-professional-planner-36

What you’ll do

Draft and review planning reports, briefs, and drawings; manage planning policies and development applications; and coordinate project requirements and approvals with clients, agencies, and authorities. Maintain client relationships, mentor team members, and perform other project management duties as needed.

Requirements

Requires a planning degree or related discipline (or relevant work experience), five years of professional land use planning experience, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS software. Candidates must be members of or eligible for CIP and OPPI/RPP, and have experience with site plan approvals, planning applications and reports, and presentations to planning committees and committees of adjustment.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care
• Vision Care
• Life Insurance
• Dental Care
• Disability Insurance

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Land Use Planning
• Planning Report Drafting and Review
• Planning Policy Analysis
• Development Applications
• Site Plan Approval
• GIS Software
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Mentorship
• Public Presentations

Job areas

• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Management & Leadership