Based in
Sudbury, the
Land Use Planner will report to the Planning Manager and will have a wide range of duties on a variety of land use planning projects. This is a new position. The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $104,000 annually.
What You'll Do:The Land Use Planner will be part of the TULLOCH Engineering team. You will:
- Work on both large and small development projects throughout northern and central Ontario
- Lead development proponents through the Planning Act process
- Lead Public Consultation meetings and presentations to Committees of Adjustment or Municipal Councils in support of Planning Act applications
- Prepare Planning Act applications for Consent, Minor Variance, Zoning By-Law Amendments (Rezoning), Official Plan Amendments, Plan of Subdivision/Condominium, and Site Plan Control
- Prepare Planning Justification Reports, assist in preparing for Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings, and prepare and submit various application packages and supporting documentation
- Add value to land through critical thinking and rigorous policy analysis
- Work with municipalities on strategic planning policy projects
- Undertake Official Plan review exercises and municipal needs analyses
- Liaise with other professionals, municipalities, and government agencies
- Build client relations
- Use AutoCAD and other design applications
Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.
Who You Are: - You have 3-5 years experience working in a land use planning and development role, either in the private sector or at the municipal level
- You have working knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, municipal Official Plans, and Zoning or Development Permit By-Laws
- Full membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is preferred. Eligibility for full membership with OPPI within 1 year is required at a minimum.
- You can exercise independent judgment within defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives
- You can adjust your approach as needed to accomplish desired results
What You Should Bring:The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or other related program. Additionally, you should have:
- High motivation with results-oriented focus
- Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including analysis and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A valid Class G driver's license
What We Offer You:TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company:
- Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
- A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
- Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
- Flexible working hours
- Coaching and mentoring programs
- Scholarship programs for family members
- Opportunities to travel and work across Canada
- Hybrid working options
