Senior Land Use Planner

Overview

Senior planner leading land use studies, applications, and design projects.

Key Responsibilities

• planning applications
• land use
• client presentation
• environmental assessment
• stakeholder engagement
• policy analysis

Tasks

-Negotiate or assist in negotiating relevant agreements and conditions (i.e. subdivision, site plan, permits, etc.) -Lead the management of a variety of planning applications including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Control, Plans of Subdivision, Severances and Minor Variances -Lead the completion of area, site, and corridor land use studies and master plans -Lead the preparation and presentation of materials to clients and/or public meetings, committees, councils -Takes ownership in projects and sees them through from start to finish -Lead the preparation of environmental assessment studies including evaluation of alternatives as a land use and policy subject matter expert -Coordinate with municipal provincial, and federal staff and other approval agencies in pursuit of approvals -Preparation of illustrative graphics and presentations -Preparation and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies and participate in public meetings -Lead the development of policy analyses, planning rationales and feasibility studies

Requirements

• 7 years
• planning degree
• opppi member
• microsoft office
• adobe creative
• land planning

What You Bring

-Possess strong initiative, independence and problem-solving skills -Demonstrates excellent English written and oral communications skills. Ability to communicate (oral and written) in French is considered an asset -Has a minimum of 7-year related and progressive experience -Has a working knowledge of land development process and land use and infrastructure planning in Ontario -Has a positive attitude towards work, colleagues and supportive of a team environment -Has an undergraduate degree in Planning or degree related to planning. Preference is given to individuals with a graduate degree in planning -Has good critical thinking and interpersonal skills -Has excellent computer skills including experience is such programs as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative suite of applications, and visual design software programs. -Has experience or interest in managing or coordinating complicated projects. -Has a Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners -Possesses a valid driver’s license

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About Parsons Corporation

-Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally. -It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction. -Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works. -Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects. -The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

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