Land Use Planner

12 hours ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada PARSONS CORPORATION Full time
Job Title: Land Use Planner

We are seeking a highly skilled Land Use Planner to join our team at Parsons Corporation. As a key member of our Critical Infrastructure team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our communities.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of assignments as a land use planner, including preparing and submitting development applications, conducting due diligence/site evaluations, zoning by-law and official plan reviews, best practices research, and coordinating consultation programs.

You will also contribute to environmental assessment projects and design assignments for complete streets, transit corridors, active transportation facilities, and public realm designs for important civic investments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist in the completion of areas, site and corridor land use studies and master plans
  • Assist in the development of policy analyses, planning rationales, and feasibility studies
  • Assist in the coordination of a variety of planning applications, including Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments, Site Plan Control, Plans of Subdivision, Severances, and Minor Variances
  • Assist in the preparation and presentation of materials to clients and/or public meetings, committees, councils
  • Assist in the preparation of environmental assessment studies, including analysis of existing conditions, evaluation of alternatives, and coordinating consultation programs
  • Coordinate with municipal staff and other approval agencies in pursuit of approvals
  • Negotiate or assist in negotiating relevant agreements and conditions (i.e., subdivision/site plan, permits, etc.)
  • Prepare illustrative graphics and presentations
  • Prepare and execute stakeholder engagement strategies and participate in public meetings
Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • An undergraduate degree in Planning or a related program. Preference is given to individuals with a graduate degree in planning
  • A minimum of 2 years of related and progressive experience, preferably in a consulting or private sector environment
  • A positive attitude towards work, colleagues, and a supportive team environment
  • A working knowledge of land development process and municipal planning in Ontario
  • An interest in urban mobility, urban design, and placemaking
  • Strong initiative, independence, and problem-solving skills
  • Good critical thinking and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and visual design software programs. Ability to operate in GIS programs is considered an asset
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate (oral and written) in French is considered an asset
  • A valid driver's license
  • Membership (candidate status or full membership) in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute is preferred or the ability to gain candidate status
About Parsons Corporation:

For over 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take pride in projects and solutions that improve communities and people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

We value our employees and want them to take care of their overall wellbeing. That's why we offer best-in-class benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid provincial care premiums, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Tax-Free Savings Account, Registered Retirement Savings Plan, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province-observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. We truly invest in and care about our employees' wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities. Join us and be part of our quest to shape the future of our communities.



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