Urban Planner
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Job Description
Company Information
LandSolutions is actively engaged in all areas of land access including Power (Generation and Transmission) Public Infrastructure Renewable Energy Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream) and Telecommunications. Our expert level service and subject matter experts are well-established across Canada and the United States.
Division: Land & Property Advisory Solutions
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Location: Toronto ON
Contract Length/End Date (if applicable): 1-year with option to extend
Posting Close Date: August 31 2025
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis to forecast land use and potential challenges to infrastructure development.
- Conduct review of various department applications including permits site plans variance requests and re-zonings.
- Develop and implement plans policies and regulations for land use specifically in the utility industry.
- Work with government officials developers and community stakeholders to ensure that plans and policies are implemented in alignment with our clients needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing plans and policies and make recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinate public participation in planning and development processes including holding public meetings preparing notification documents and gathering feedback from residents and businesses.
- Ensure that development projects comply with applicable regulations and guidelines including zoning laws environment regulations and building codes.
- Collaborate with other professionals such as architects engineers and other various contractors to ensure that the design of future projects is aligned with public policies.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate planning recommendations and decisions to stakeholders and the public.
Qualifications
- Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or equivalent professional certification.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in urban planning geography architecture or a related field.
- Knowledge of land use planning urban design and municipal policy and processes.
- Experience in executing official plan amendments and zoning appeals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including government officials community members and developers.
- Familiarity with local provincial and federal regulations related to land use planning and development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Working Relationships:
- Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams across departments.
- Frequent interaction with clients legal teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal communication to guide discussions with various parties ensuring all projects align with business objectives and legal mandates.
LandSolutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and our selection process is free from bias or discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race color religion gender age status national origin or disability or any other legally protected characteristics. Please note that only candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for this position.
If you are ready to contribute to meaningful projects and take your career to the next level we encourage you to reach out today!
Employment Type
Full-Time
