Urban Planner

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.
Your opportunity
Dillon’s  Community Planning – Central and Eastern Ontario operating team  is looking for a  Urban Planner  to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals in our  Ottawa or Kingston offices . You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting city building projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.
We offer a variety of  flexible work options  to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Responsibilities    What your day will look like
Planning
Manage and support the delivery of a range of land use planning projects and other specialized studies for municipal and private sector clients and Indigenous communities across Ontario
Lead or support the delivery of stakeholder engagement activities and deliverables through in-person attendance at public meetings and preparation of related supporting materials
Support the delivery of land development approvals projects in Ontario, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Approval, Plan of Subdivision, etc.
Collaborate with technical and professional staff from across the company and sub-consultants
Support client relationships and business growth in Ontario, including proposal writing
Ensure professionalism and personal accountability for time management, quality control, troubleshooting of project work, and meeting timelines and budgets
Learning & Development
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
Contribute to the career development of supporting staff, including technical direction, coaching, and mentoring
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
Qualifications    What you will need to succeed
A bachelor’s or graduate degree in planning from a planning program accredited by the Professional Standards Board
Full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), or eligibility to achieve full membership within two (2) years of accepting the position
Five (5) to eight (8) years of professional planning experience in Ontario, preferably in the consulting environment
Please note that the candidate needs to be located  preferably within commuting distance of the Ottawa area .
Experience   Experience in the successful delivery and management of project-based work as a project manager or project coordinator
Strong understanding of the municipal and provincial land use planning policy framework in Ontario, including the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, Greenbelt Plan and other legislation
Experience in supporting the delivery of land use policy planning projects at a local or regional scale
Experience in supporting the delivery of stakeholder engagement activities
Demonstrated understanding of the land development approvals framework in Ontario
Experience in supporting the delivery of land development approvals projects, such as Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Approval, and Plan of Subdivision.
Strong written skills, with particular emphasis on report writing and policy analysis
Ability to think critically and strategically
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Responsible, organized, accountable and committed to excellence
Able to work in a self-directed, multidisciplinary team setting
Why choose Dillon
Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.
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