Job Description

A well-established professional land use planning firm located in the heart of Muskoka is seeking a motivated and experienced Planner to join our team. This position is ideal for a planning professional looking for a challenging and dynamic role assisting private sector clients as they navigate the planning and development process in cottage country.

Our firm manages a wide range of planning proposals, with a strong focus on recreational residential properties, as well as commercial, rural, and industrial development files.

POSITION: Land Use Planner (RPP)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Provide expert advice and recommendations to clients seeking direction on developing their properties. Act as liaison between clients and approval authorities. Coordinate with related professional team members to achieve client planning objectives. Prepare a variety of planning and land-use applications and supporting materials, including technical reports, sketches, planning justification reports, policy research, and other documentation. Liaise with approval authority staff and attend meetings of committees, boards, and Council. Prepare appeal materials, supporting evidence, and appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (minimum) in a planning-related discipline. Five or more years of applied planning experience. Full membership in OPPI, CIP, or both. Strong knowledge of Ontario's planning system, the Planning Act, and the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). Proficient research and analytical abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. General understanding of the geography and planning framework of cottage country and the near north. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.

Working Conditions

Professional office environment with a smart casual dress code. Occasional site inspections required; mileage is reimbursed by the firm.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range:

$96,000-$130,000 per annum

, based on experience and merit.

3-5 weeks paid vacation

, depending on experience. Annual salary adjustments based on cost-of-living and performance. Full benefits package with all premiums paid by the firm (following a probationary period). Participation in the company's Group Retirement Plan with employer matching. OPPI or CIP membership fees fully paid by the firm.
Candidates passionate about land use planning and equipped with advanced design software are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Mileage reimbursement On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person