Planner

G. Douglas Vallee Limited (Vallee) is an architecture, engineering, and land use planning firm based in Simcoe
(Norfolk County), Ontario. The firm is a third-generation family business that has enjoyed stability and growth for
60 years with a staff complement of over 30 people. Our unique, integrated collaboration with our in-house
project team of Architects, Engineers and Planners within a small firm sets us apart from national and
international consultants by providing a complete solution for clients under one roof. We believe in providing
exceptional consultation and project development services with a commitment to employee growth and
development. We are currently recruiting for the position of:
**PLANNER
**We are seeking a passionate individual with a post-secondary diploma in land use planning or a closely related
planning or development with a demonstrated working knowledge of the _Planning Act_ and related legislation,
zoning, and municipal planning/development processes.

Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and GIS software are an asset.

Work is primarily conducted in the office with potential hybrid working options. Occasional travelling off-site as
needed for meetings, conferences, workshops, and events is required, in addition to limited work outside of
reliable vehicle.

**Role**:
Reporting to the Director of Planning, the role is responsible for providing planning-related expertise to support
the services and responsibilities of the department. As a Planner, you will perform the following duties, including
but not limited to:

- Conduct research, background review, and assemble planning information with an attention to detail with

Provincial Policy, Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies, Zoning By-laws, Application fees,
Development Charges, and municipal processes.
- Produce project files and organization of planning information.

development team informed of updates, milestones and challenges.
- Monitor municipal council agenda items and keep Planning staff up to date.

required.
- Prepare draft client authorizations and service estimates.
- Prepare for public open houses, public meetings, and internal staff/client meetings.
- Assist with and/or serves as an expert witness at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings.
- Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.

**Experience & Skills**:

- Post-secondary diploma in a related field such as Planning, Geography, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of consulting or municipal planning experience is preferred.
- Experience with GIS mapping and an ability to read and interpret surveys, building plans, and

architectural drawings is as asset.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, municipal staff, and clients in person,

electronically, or by phone.
- Talent for successful interaction with others in a positive, collaborative, and respectful way, building

effective working relationships.
- Demonstration of self-regulation, ethical behaviour, and accountability and abides by company policies.
- Highly developed analytical, organizational, literacy, communication (formal/technical writing & oral

communication), and inter-personal skills with the ability to cope with competing demands and multiple
tasks.
- Knowledge of relevant provincial regulations and codes including the _Planning Act, _as well as relevant

municipal by-laws and policies.

**Compensation**:

- $85,000-$120,000 commensurate with experience
- Group RRSP, dental and medical/health benefits included

All applicants are thanked for their interest but only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
- G. Douglas Vallee Limited is an equal-opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available during _
- all parts of the recruitment process; if required, applicants are requested to advise of their needs in advance. _
- Information collected through the interviewing and recruitment process will be used in accordance with the _
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and not for any other _
- reason._