Urban Planning

1 month ago


Waterloo, Canada GHD Full time

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career  

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you . With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programms to accelerate your growth. 

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make. 

What are we looking for?  

GHD has a fantastic opportunity for an upcoming or recent graduate to join our  Land Development  team based in  Whitby, ON as a Junior Planner  this summer This position will give you the exposure to land development assessments, proposals, designs and applications, to obtain land use approvals and registrations and to develop planning documents for development clients.

Launch your career with GHD and make an impact  

Responsibilities include:  

Prepare a variety of planning applications including draft plan of subdivision, zoning by-law amendment, official plan amendment, site plan approval and minor variance applications.  Assist with the processing of land use planning applications in accordance with applicable provincial legislation and municipal regulations and policies  Assist in coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of consultants to meet project timelines  Write and prepare a range of planning documents including official pan amendments and zoning by-law amendments and correspondence to municipal staff and agencies  Assist Senior Planners and the Planning Manager in the preparation of Planning Justification Reports Attend Committee of Adjustment hearings, council public meetings and community consultation meetings in the evening hours with the Senior Planner or Planning Manager as required Assist in preparing visual materials including exhibits and photographs for public meeting presentations and reports.  Organize and maintain department records, files and the Planning Library.  Providing research and support to senior staff, including research related to planning applications and research for due diligence studies 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Post-secondary degree in Urban and Regional Planning or similar degree program / related field  Interest in or working knowledge of the land use planning, design and approval process  Prior experience in land development planning, preferably in a consulting environment is an asset  Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Working knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of urban planning, applicable legislation and regulatory requirements in Ontario and evolving trends in growth management, urban design and built form Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a team player attitude  Strong critical thinking and analytical skills Valid G-class driver’s license and road-worthy vehicle

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process 


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