Land Development Planner

**The Opportunity**

Currently, CJDL has an immediate opening for an Intermediate Land Development Planner at our Tillsonburg office. This is a full-time position with a well-established firm.

**About the Company**

Established over 56 years ago, Cyril J. Demeyere Limited is a Consulting Engineering firm that specializes in municipal engineering works for both private developers and local municipalities. CJDL has extensive experience in land development and in road reconstruction in an urban environment where the scope of work includes replacement of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain.

**The scope of this role includes**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Provide thoughtful leadership in land use strategy, planning, and policy in Ontario
- Develop business with an existing network and new clients requiring land use planning services
- Work collaboratively with other lines of business to introduce the full suite of services provided by CJDL Consulting Engineers
- Build and develop the Land Planning department
- Maintain professional relationships with planning authorities, regulatory agencies and industry associations
- Communicate with the public during community meetings
- Guide clients through the approval process including providing strategic advice and innovative solutions to land use planning issues
- Prepare and submit planning justification reports, urban design briefs, draft Zoning By-laws, and draft Official Plan Amendments
- Other duties as assigned

**What it takes**:

- Bachelor’s degree with a specific focus in Planning and Land Development (Graduate degree would be an asset);
- Knowledge of the Ontario Planning System, including relevant legislation and the development approval process;
- Minimum 2 years of planning (or related) experience;
- Knowledge of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT; formerly the Ontario Municipal Board [OMB]) would be an asset, but not required;
- Lead projects with strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve successful results;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral, with staff, project team members and the public;
- Valid G-class driver’s license with daily access to a vehicle.

**What’s in it for you**:

- A competitive compensation package that includes Health and Dental benefits
- Job stability with the ability to add to your wages through working additional hours
- Working for a company with professional reputation known to get the job done right
- Annual bonus
- Ability to focus on company-supported professional development opportunities
- A collaborative work environment where you can expand and leverage your skills
- A culture that offers a fun and ‘family’ oriented atmosphere
- Flex time
- The ability to work autonomously and direct your work while collaborating with a team of professionals

This is an exciting unparalleled career development opportunity that will offer personal growth and enrichment through working with a team of professional engineers in a high energy environment with an organization that is poised for growth and continued prosperity.
- We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), CJDL will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability - related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do you have your professional Planning Designation?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Land planning: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person