Land Use Planner

2 days ago

Toronto, Canada ERM Full time

ERM is hiring a consulting Land Use and Permitting Planner to work remotely in the Toronto, Canada region at a key technology client, to support land development and permitting strategy development and execution; stakeholder engagement; utility connection/construction/development agreements; integrated project planning; and contract and budget management for the lifecycle delivery of datacenter development. This role will require regular engagement with key client stakeholders, as well as strategic engagement with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders. This is a full-time (40 hours) limited-term role, for a duration of 18 months.


Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

  • Manage the permitting and approvals process for a portfolio of projects to enable new datacenter development and construction throughout region.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments during due diligence, design and construction to identify regulatory requirements and associated risks.
  • Coordinate with key internal counterparts including land development, design, construction, operations and environmental team leaders to develop comprehensive and integrated permitting and project delivery strategies and schedules.
  • Communicate key risks, mitigations, and policies to internal client stakeholders.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovative solutions to resolve schedule delays.
  • Develop engagement strategies and represent client in key meetings with applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), external stakeholders, and the public to facilitate datacenter development.
  • Own key strategic relationships with AHJs, government officials and other key external stakeholders and act as a single point of contact for all discussions around permitting, planning approvals, and pre-construction delivery.
  • Support the development of program tools and processes to continuously improve the delivery of permits, approvals, and entitlements for datacenter development.
  • Educate the project team on permitting requirements to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
  • Manage permit approval conditions to ensure compliance.
  • Key Metrics will include permitting and delivery timeline predictability.


Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience delivering large scale and/or complex land development projects.
  • Experience delivering permits and planning approvals, and other entitlements for large scale and/or complex construction projects.
  • Experience managing a portfolio of projects and associated budgets and schedules.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams including environmental consultants, attorneys, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and high standards for quality of deliverables.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • Valid Drivers License.


Preferred:

  • Community Engagement and Stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Mission critical design and/or construction experience.
  • Experience in delivering projects in multiple states/countries.


Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.


At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.


Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.


ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.


ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


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