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Graduate Planner, Land Development (Graduating FY26)

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Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Graduate Planner role in Land Development with exposure to data analysis, internal/external communications, stakeholder engagement, document preparation, and content creation.
16d ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
operational compliance
visual materials preparation
public/government relations campaign management
document preparation
planning application processing
stakeholder engagement
  • Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Assist in preparing visual materials including exhibits and photographs for public meeting presentations and reports.
  • Content Creation: Collate and summarize information for use in developing content and write first drafts of straightforward content for print or websites.
  • Public/Government Relations Campaign Planning: Contribute to the development of the planning of tactical public relations campaign.
  • Internal Communications: Help others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice.
  • Public/Government Relations Campaign Management: Carry out supplier and contract management tasks to support public relations and government relations campaigns.
  • 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
  • Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
  • Assist with the processing of land use planning applications in accordance with applicable provincial legislation and municipal regulations and policies
  • Public/Government Relations Campaign Execution: Deliver specified outcomes and provide others with expert advice while working within established public relations, government relations, regulation, and registration programs.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.
  • Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
  • 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.
  • Write and prepare a range of planning documents including official pan amendments and zoning by-law amendments and correspondence to municipal staff and agencies
  • 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
  • Assist Senior Planners and the Planning Manager in the preparation of Planning Justification Reports
  • External Communications: Help others get the most out of external communications systems by offering support and advice.
  • Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
  • Assist in coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of consultants to meet project timelines
What you bring
oppi eligibility
urban planning degree
urban planning
critical thinking
communication
land development
  • Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
  • Post-secondary degree in Urban and Regional Planning or similar degree program / related field
  • 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
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a team player attitude
  • Valid G-class driver’s license
  • 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
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • might conduct background checks related to planning applications and due diligence studies
Company
Overview
1928
Year Founded
The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.
5 Continents
Global Presence
The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.
  • With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
  • The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
  • Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
  • The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.
Culture + Values
  • Safety
  • Teamwork
  • Respect
  • Integrity
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-zero target validated by SBTi
Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.
2025
Carbon neutral commitment
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
70%
Recycled materials in packaging
Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
  • Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
  • Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
  • Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact
Inclusion & Diversity
Level 4–5
GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark
Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.
9 Employee Groups
Resource Groups Established
Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.
  • Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
  • I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
  • Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
  • Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)
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