Land Use Planner

2 months ago

Old Toronto, Canada Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. Full time

About Us:

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Toronto office is currently recruiting for an experienced Land Use Planner in our Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law Group within our Advocacy Department. This role will support a busy group of lawyers with a focus on municipal and planning law, as well as lawyers in our Real Estate Group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Assisting in development application preparation and submission under the Planning Act.
  • Conducting research and technical analysis of land use planning policies and regulations.
  • Researching and writing planning reports and opinions.
  • Attending uncontested committee of adjustment hearings.
  • Assisting with preparation for hearings before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
  • Liaising with clients in public and private sectors.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

  • University degree in land use planning.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years planning experience, especially in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and/or Canadian Institute of Planners.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Planning Act and related legislation.
  • Strong research, writing and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines/priorities.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Education/tuition allowance
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture
  • A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
  • A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
  • A business casual dress code (client/day specific)
  • Employee referral bonus.
  • A hybrid work environment

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.

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