Rural Planner

3 weeks ago


Kitchener, Canada MHBC Full time

**Rural Planner**

**Job description**

Are you creative and motivated? Searching for a rewarding and dynamic career opportunity in land use planning with a focus on agricultural and rural planning?

If so, your search ends here MHBC is seeking a **Rural Planner **to join our team in the **Kitchener Office**.

MHBC is an industry leading land use planning, landscape architecture, cultural heritage, and urban design expertise firm established in 1973 that has grown to 130 employees in 5 offices throughout Ontario.
- What we offer:_
- A **hybrid environment** which fosters flexibility, a mixture of WFH days and in-office workdays (2 days in our Kitchener office and 3 days at home).
- Initiatives to maintain **work-life balance **including Friday half days before summer long weekends as well as an extra week of paid vacation during the holiday season.
- Incentives to encourage personal and professional **learning and development **including quarterly **mentorship** meetings with our Partners as well as continued **education reimbursements**.
- Social events throughout the year with gifts and prizes to be won, as well as **MHBC apparel**.
- A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team that makes work engaging and enjoyable.
- Exposure to a wide variety of unique and challenging projects to enhance your knowledge, skills, abilities, and expertise.
- A competitive compensation package including **RRSP matching**, opportunity for an **annual bonus **as well as your choice from **1 of 3 benefits packages** offered.
- What you will do:_
- Lead development projects including Official Plan and Zoning bylaw amendments, Secondary Plans, and Site Plan approvals;
- Attend, facilitate, and make presentations at public consultation events, neighbourhood information meetings, Committee/Council meetings;
- Provide expert witness testimony at OLT hearings and related proceedings;
- Undertake site visits to assess locational context, document existing conditions, surrounding land uses;
- Assist in the preparation of concept plans, site plans, report graphics and coordinate with technical support staff;
- Conduct research in land use planning issues in Ontario;
- Keep up to date and informed with relevant legislation and prepare memorandums to keep colleagues and clients updated as needed.
- What you offer:_
- Minimum 5 years related and progressive experience;
- A planning or rural planning degree from a recognized university;
- Strong research and analytical skills;
- Strong problem solving skills including the ability to assess critical issues;
- Strong organization and project management skills;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Sound knowledge of Provincial legislation and solid understanding of municipal planning practices;
- Strong understanding agricultural and rural issues;
- A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle;
- Membership in OPPI is an asset.
- MHBC is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, abilities, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. MHBC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities._

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a planning degree or diploma from a recognized college or university?
- Do you have strong knowledge of Ontario legislation and municipal planning practices?
- How many years of related professional experience do you have?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9



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