Senior Land Use Planner

3 days ago

Ahuntsic North, Canada PARSONS CORPORATION Full time

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Job Description:
Parsons’ Ottawa team is seeking a full-time Senior Land Use Planner to join our dynamic team with a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and flexible work environment. We provide a multi-disciplinary approach to projects across eastern Canada and provide services to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Our team is comprised of engaging, talented, and motivated professionals from a variety of backgrounds, all with unique skills and experiences that combine to create a strong and supportive office. At Parsons we have a passion for creating high-quality sustainable environments that evoke a strong sense of place and an emphasis on mobility, efficiency, inclusivity, and diversity. Our Ottawa office is conveniently located on the Confederation LRT Line between Cyrville and St. Laurent Stations at 1223 Michael Street North.

As the successful candidate you will be involved in a variety of assignments in offering a senior level of planning service. Work may include preparing and submitting development applications, due diligence/site evaluations, zoning by-law and official plan reviews, best practices research, coordinating consultation programs. You will also contribute to environmental assessment projects and design assignments for complete streets, transit corridors, active transportation facilities, and public realm designs for important civic investments. You will help guide the preparation of master plans and their successful implementation. The area of work is predominantly located in the National Capital Region and across eastern Ontario, with an opportunity to contribute to projects across Canada.

Key responsibilities include:
Lead the completion of area, site, and corridor land use studies and master plans
Lead the development of policy analyses, planning rationales and feasibility studies
Lead the management of a variety of planning applications including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Control, Plans of Subdivision, Severances and Minor Variances
Lead the preparation and presentation of materials to clients and/or public meetings, committees, councils
Lead the preparation of environmental assessment studies including evaluation of alternatives as a land use and policy subject matter expert
Coordinate with municipal provincial, and federal staff and other approval agencies in pursuit of approvals
Negotiate or assist in negotiating relevant agreements and conditions (i.e. subdivision, site plan, permits, etc.)
Preparation of illustrative graphics and presentations
Preparation and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies and participate in public meetings

Parsons is seeking a candidate who:
Has an undergraduate degree in Planning or degree related to planning. Preference is given to individuals with a graduate degree in planning
Has a minimum of 7-year related and progressive experience
Has a positive attitude towards work, colleagues and supportive of a team environment
Has a working knowledge of land development process and land use and infrastructure planning in Ontario
Takes ownership in projects and sees them through from start to finish
Has an interest in transit-oriented development, urban mobility, urban design, and place-making
Possess strong initiative, independence and problem-solving skills
Has good critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Has excellent computer skills including experience is such programs as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative suite of applications, and visual design software programs.
Has experience or interest in managing or coordinating complicated projects.
Demonstrates excellent English written and oral communications skills. Ability to communicate (oral and written) in French is considered an asset
Possesses a valid driver’s license
Has a Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. A full and competitive benefits package is offered with this position.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY

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