In House Planner

Job Descriptions:

• Follow and consistently demonstrate organizations Core Values and Leadership Drivers.
• Assemble and direct project teams of consultants required for submission of various development applications, including Official Plan and Zoning Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, Site Plan Approval, Consent & Minor Variance Applications, and Plans of Condominium.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, including Municipal Staff & Council, and community members to establish positive, constructive relationships to assist in advancing development projects.
• Manage project team in the coordination, communication, and negotiations with Municipal Staff throughout the development approvals process to obtain project objectives and deliverables in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assist Development and Finance teams in creating, managing, and monthly tracking of project budgets and costs forecasting.
• Coordination with other internal groups, such as Acquisitions, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Construction, and Property Management throughout all project phases to ensure the coordination and timely dissemination of information to achieve project deliverables and milestones.
• Develop and manage project schedules with the assistance of Project Team members and provide monthly status to project stakeholders.
• Undertake planning evaluations and development feasibility analysis on new land acquisition opportunities as directed by the Director of Planning & Development.
• Attend planning/design meetings at due diligence and project initiation stages to establish key design and project objectives, and critical milestones to ensure accurate scheduling, pro-forma, and design criteria are established.
• Identify, analyze, and track policy changes that may affect the development approvals process at all government levels.
• Organize and routinely maintain land development project files. Monitor and ensure that current plans and planning documents are available and accessible.
• Provide public presentation at Neighbourhood Meetings, Public and Council Meetings as needed, and participation at industry functions and associations.
• Provide regular development status reports to the Director of Planning & Development and Senior Executive team as needed.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Planning and Development.

Job Requirements:

• Commitment to our organization’s progressive culture, including our company Core Values and Leadership Drivers
• Professional Planning designation such as MCIP/ RPP in Ontario, with relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in residential planning within Ontario
• Solid understanding of the local planning and development approval process
• PMP and LEED Certification are desired assets
• Strong technical writing and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior members of the team
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment to make decisions
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Class G driver’s license and clean drivers abstract