Jr. Planner

Job Title: Junior Planner

**Job Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Research plans and policies affecting land use, infrastructure, services, transportation, and the environment from a regional perspective
- Support the review of plans, policies, drawings, surveys, and activities to ensure compliance with applicable regional plans and programs
- Data entry and analysis, including spatial data, using software such as Excel, QGIS, and PostgreSQL
- Write briefing notes, discussion papers, and reports
- Mapping, design and graphics support
- Assist with consultation, meetings and workshops with elected officials, government administrations and regional stakeholders
- Prepare and deliver communications materials for government and regional stakeholders

**Qualifications**:

- A Master’s Degree in City Planning or equivalent
- Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
- Technical proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and GIS programs
- Knowledge of Acts, policies, regulations with respect to land use planning in Manitoba
- Able to work independently and a willingness to collaborate
- Able to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify constraints, options and opportunities, and support sound decision making
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and written

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Involvement in impactful projects that shape the future of the Winnipeg Metro Region

Join us at WMR and be part of a team that is shaping the future of our region

Pay: $57,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person