Planning Technician

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada Urban Strategies Full time

**Position Title: Urban Planning Technician**

Urban Strategies® is an urban design, planning and engagement consultancy with studios in Toronto, Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario, and Vancouver, BC. We lead complex projects in cities all over the world and have an active practice across Canada and in the US, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. We are problem solvers who can help achieve successful outcomes for the full range of urban opportunities. Urban Strategies is a group of 80+ Planners, Urban Designers and specialized staff. The firm is led by our 16 Partners and 7 Principals and supported by a complement of skilled professionals. We have diverse backgrounds, including architecture, landscape architecture, planning, public administration, engagement, geospatial analysis, graphic design and the visual arts. We combine our diverse perspectives to plan and design welcoming, thriving places - and have fun in the process.

**Position Summary**:
**Location**: Toronto or Hamilton. Minimum 3 days in office.

**Responsibilities**:

- Under the guidance of Project Leadership, work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals.
- Support the analysis and summarization of policy documents, zoning-by-laws and background studies.
- Research, summarize and map development activity.
- Provide technical assistance and information to staff regarding planning regulations.
- Prepare maps, charts and tables for presentations, panels and reports and generally assist in the preparation of materials for communication with clients and project stakeholders.
- Research statistics, historical precedents, survey information and other data.
- Read, understand, and interpret complex technical policies and procedures.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

- Completion of a Planning Technician program
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Sketch-Up.
- A solid understanding of MS Office, notably with PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of planning policy and regulatory tools in Ontario, including the Provincial Policy Statement, the Growth Plan, official plans and zoning by-laws.
- Work independently and exercise judgement on specific tasks to support the overall project team.
- Able to connect, engage and influence with strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
- Adapt and respond to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
- Quality control and troubleshooting of project work.

**Desirable**:

- At least 1 year of working experience.
- Skills and experience in advanced data mapping, management, and analysis.
- Fluency in French or Mandarin is considered an asset, but not essential.
- Urban Strategies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish - in an environment that values diversity, a place where people from various backgrounds and experiences can work productively together. Our studios are designed for maximum interaction, across all disciplines and levels of seniority. We cultivate an integrated, collegial workplace both in person and working remotely, with numerous staff committees, social events, and professional development programs. These opportunities to celebrate, learn and have fun together are essential to our philosophy as an organization. We strive to build up each other and the profession. We make space for everyone at the firm to grow, lead, teach and have an impact. We share what we learn and expand opportunities for people to participate in planning and design._
- Please visit our website to learn more about our firm._
- Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required, and the employee may be required to perform other duties (that they are skilled to perform) as requested._


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