Intermediate Planner

Job summary

The Intermediate Planner will assist in the preparation and processing of Planning Act applications while coordinating with clients, consultants, and municipal staff. They are also responsible for conducting research, delegating tasks to junior staff, and overseeing project workflows under the guidance of senior staff.

Job details

INTERMEDIATE PLANNER (Full-Time) Over the last 43 years, Weston Consulting has become a leader in land use planning and urban design, serving the public and private sectors throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area in Ontario. Due to our on-going contribution to the built environment and our commitment to our clients, we are looking to grow our team through the addition of an Intermediate Planner. Mission Statement Creating sustainable communities together through resilient and engaging solutions. Core Values • Integrity - Culture of Integrity, Professionalism and Trust • Teamwork - Working Together in a Structure of Accountability, Results and Reward • Develop - Recruit, Develop and Support the Best Talent • Engagement - Giving Back to the Community, the Industry and the Planet • Client Focus - Client Value and Management At Weston, you will have the opportunity to work within a multi-skilled team on a variety of projects that focus on housing, master plans and secondary plans, commercial and industrial developments, and urban infill. You will undertake research and feasibility analyses, due diligence investigations and coordinate and oversee projects. These experiences will provide you with countless opportunities to further your objectives for career growth while contributing to the success of the firm. Your Responsibilities, under the guidance of the Team Lead and other Senior Staff, will include: • Maintaining on-going correspondence with clients and with other consultants • Assisting with the preparation, monitoring and processing of Planning Act applications • Organizing, preparing, and attending client meetings, sub-consultant and municipal staff meetings, as required • Researching and investigating files as directed • Assisting in the preparation of hearing materials • Preparation of letters, reports, memos, and presentations • Delegating tasks, reviewing and overseeing work of junior staff • Conducting internal learning sessions as directed • Coordinating with the Design, Proposal, Accounting and Administrative Teams You will bring: • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills that will assist you in leading successful projects • The ability to communicate effectively with the project team, city staff, clients, and members of the public • Strong teamwork and leadership skills that will be used to mentor and motivate individuals at all levels and across teams • Knowledge of the Ontario Planning System including legislation, approval process and Local Planning Appeal Tribunal • Minimum of a Candidate Membership with OPPI • Bachelor’s or Graduate degree with a specific focus in Planning and Land Development • Minimum two years of work experience within the planning field • Valid G-class driver’s license with daily access to a vehicle is an asset At Weston, we support each other as a team, through various company-wide events. We are committed to assisting individuals with personal and professional growth through our active student recruitment and mentorship program. We are committed to providing equal opportunities, access to resources and fair treatment of all individuals. All voices, thoughts and ideas hold value and we seek to make sure that they are encouraged and heard. We strive to create a workplace that reflects and celebrates diversity and encourages members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify in their cover letters. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please let us know of your needs in advance by contacting us directly. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

What you’ll do

The Intermediate Planner will assist in the preparation and processing of Planning Act applications while coordinating with clients, consultants, and municipal staff. They are also responsible for conducting research, delegating tasks to junior staff, and overseeing project workflows under the guidance of senior staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Planning and Land Development and possess at least two years of relevant work experience. A Candidate Membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and knowledge of the Ontario planning legislation are required.

Benefits

• Mentorship program
• Professional growth opportunities
• Student recruitment program

Listed skills

• Urban Design · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Land use planning
• Urban design
• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Ontario Planning System
• Planning Act applications
• Feasibility analysis
• Due diligence
• Project coordination
• Report writing
• Presentation skills
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Community Sustainability
• Student Recruitment
• Resilience
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Research
• Accounting
• Built Environment
• Management
• Consulting
• Due Diligence
• Problem Solving
• Land Development
• Land-Use Planning
• Memos
• Mentorship
• Enterprise Planning Systems
• Presentations
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Leadership
• Urban Design
• Coordinating
• Investigation
• Teamcity

Job areas

• Consulting
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Planner
• Media Planner / Buyer
• Buyers
• Public Relations Specialists

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