Senior Planner

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada City of Kitchener Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to join our team at the City of Kitchener. As a key member of our Development Services department, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our city through urban planning and development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process and evaluate complex development applications, including Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments, site plans, and subdivisions.
  • Provide professional planning advice to City Council and leadership team, and lead planning projects that involve multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Review and analyze information required for Staff/Council reports and approvals, and prepare Committee and Council reports.
  • Manage timelines to ensure projects and applications progress within legislated timelines, and coordinate the circulation of applications and receipt of circulation comments.
  • Mediate, negotiate, and facilitate to resolve conflicts between competing interests, and research and analyze information required for Staff/Council reports and approvals.
Requirements
  • 4-year Honours degree in Planning or related field.
  • Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and Ontario Professional Planners Institute as a Registered Professional Planner.
  • A minimum of 4-7 years' relevant experience in planning or a related field, with demonstrated experience managing a broad range of complex and high-profile development applications and projects.
  • Experience providing expert testimony before the Ontario Land Tribunal, and strong analytical, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Planning law, Regional Policy, City Policy, and By-laws, and demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and file management skills, and comfort in high-pressure situations and adaptable to evolving frameworks.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range of $87,244 - $109,055 annually, effective November 1, 2024.
  • A 35-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment, with a commitment to equity, accessibility, and diversity.

  • Senior Planner

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Kitchener Housing Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Planner - Urban Development SpecialistCompany: Kitchener Housing Inc.Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planner to join our team at Kitchener Housing Inc. As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our city's urban development projects.Key Responsibilities:Urban...

  • Senior Planner

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Kitchener Housing Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Planner - Urban Development SpecialistCompany: Kitchener Housing Inc.Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planner to join our team at Kitchener Housing Inc. As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our city's urban development projects.Key Responsibilities:Urban...

  • Senior Planner

    2 days ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to lead complex regional planning initiatives and establish the Region's long-term vision for growth and development.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and synthesize information from multiple disciplines to provide independent professional recommendations on complex planning projects.Lead...

  • Senior Planner

    2 days ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to lead complex regional planning initiatives and establish the Region's long-term vision for growth and development.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and synthesize information from multiple disciplines to provide independent professional recommendations on complex planning projects.Lead...

  • Senior Development Planner

    7 days ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Development Planner to join our team at the Region of Waterloo. As a key member of our Build Waterloo Region team, you will play a critical role in advancing our land portfolio strategy, emphasizing affordable housing, industrial and commercial sites, and strategic regional projects.Key...

  • Senior Development Planner

    7 days ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Development Planner to join our team at the Region of Waterloo. As a key member of our Build Waterloo Region team, you will play a critical role in advancing our land portfolio strategy, emphasizing affordable housing, industrial and commercial sites, and strategic regional projects.Key...

  • Senior Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to join our Development Services team at the City of Kitchener. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for processing a wide range of development applications, including Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments, site plans, and subdivisions.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and evaluate...

  • Senior Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to join our Development Services team at the City of Kitchener. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for processing a wide range of development applications, including Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments, site plans, and subdivisions.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and evaluate...

  • Senior Planner/Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada WSP Canada Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner/Project Manager to join our team at WSP Canada. As a key member of our Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design department, you will be responsible for contributing to our community planning projects involving all aspects of land use planning, with a specific focus on work being undertaken...

  • Senior Planner/Project Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada WSP Canada Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner/Project Manager to join our team at WSP Canada. As a key member of our Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design department, you will be responsible for contributing to our community planning projects involving all aspects of land use planning, with a specific focus on work being undertaken...

  • Senior Planner/Project Manager

    7 days ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada WSP Full time

    About the OpportunityWSP is seeking a highly skilled Municipal Planning Professional to join our Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design department. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to our community planning projects involving all aspects of land use planning, with a specific focus on work being undertaken for municipal...

  • Senior Planner/Project Manager

    7 days ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada WSP Full time

    About the OpportunityWSP is seeking a highly skilled Municipal Planning Professional to join our Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design department. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to our community planning projects involving all aspects of land use planning, with a specific focus on work being undertaken for municipal...

  • Senior Planner/Project Manager

    4 days ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada WSP Canada Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner or Project Manager to join our Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design department in Kitchener. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to community planning projects involving all aspects of land use planning, with a focus on work for municipal clients.Key...

  • Senior Planner/Project Manager

    4 days ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada WSP Canada Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner or Project Manager to join our Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design department in Kitchener. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to community planning projects involving all aspects of land use planning, with a focus on work for municipal clients.Key...

  • Lead Development Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    Senior Development Planner (Build Waterloo Region)Job Number: 1382 Job Type: Full-Time Location: Regional Admin Headquarters Job Category: Administration Number of Positions: 1 Department: Land Portfolio Division: Planning, Development and Legislative Services Hours of Work: 35 Union: CUPE 1883 Grade: CUPE 1883 Grade 016 Salary Range: $55.39 per hourAbout...

  • Lead Project Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada WSP Full time

    About the Role:WSP is on the lookout for a Senior Urban Planning Manager or Lead Project Planner who possesses a strong background in project oversight to join our esteemed Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design division. This role is integral to our community development initiatives, focusing on comprehensive land use strategies for municipal...

  • Senior Development Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Planning Specialist to join our team at the Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the advancement of sites for acquisition, redevelopment, or disposition as part of our land portfolio strategy.Key...

  • Senior Development Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Planning Specialist to join our team at the Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the advancement of sites for acquisition, redevelopment, or disposition as part of our land portfolio strategy.Key...

  • Lead Development Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    Senior Urban Development SpecialistJob Type: Full-Time Location: Regional Admin Headquarters Job Category: Administration Department: Land Portfolio Division: Planning, Development and Legislative Services Hours of Work: 35 Union: CUPE 1883 Grade: CUPE 1883 Grade 016 Salary Range: $55.39 per hourAbout Us: The Region of Waterloo is dedicated to creating...

  • Senior Project Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada WSP Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner or Project Manager to join our Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design department at WSP. The ideal candidate will have experience or interest in project management and a strong background in planning and development.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development and implementation...