Senior Planner

Overview

Lead community planning, public engagement, and project delivery in BC.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder liaison
• first nations
• land use
• zoning
• development approvals
• public engagement

Tasks

-Liaising and developing strategic partnerships with clients, project stakeholders, various levels of government and sub-consultants. -Working with First Nations on land use plans, housing projects, and policy updates. -Working with local governments on public sector projects that could include Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw updates or amendments, housing studies, land use studies, and parks and trails projects. -Working with developers and property owners to obtain approvals for development projects. -Designing and delivery of public engagement campaigns including directly interacting with members of the public and key interest holders. -Supporting McElhanney’s planning practice in Victoria or Campbell River and coordinating with McElhanney planning teams in other branches to ensure great project delivery to amaze our clients.

Requirements

• project management
• master's
• registered planner
• cad
• policy writing
• public engagement

What You Bring

-Technical and policy writing expertise. -Ability to prepare information and host Public Engagement opportunities. -Professional project management and execution of planning projects. -Master’s degree in urban planning, urban design, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. -Valid (or in progress) Class 5 driver’s license. -10+ years of community planning experience, preferably with a background in consulting, report writing, and making Council presentations. -Proven excellence in creative problem solving and solution implementation. -Experience with local government land use regulatory and procedural policy and bylaw development and drafting. -Experience in land development approvals and municipal development processes. -Registered Professional Planner with Planning Institute and Membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners. -An understanding of provincial planning legislation, and a willingness to learn surrounding local government policies and bylaw requirements. -Strong interpersonal and communication skills. -Effective time management skills with the ability to function in a high volume, challenging environment. -CAD and Adobe InDesign experience or ability to use other design software would be an asset. -2+ years of experience in a supervisory responsibility.

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Benefits

-Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program. -Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle. -Business development with new, existing, and key clients. -Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals. -Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all. -Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable. -Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan. -Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.

About Mcelhanney

-evolved from a surveying firm to a leading multidisciplinary consultancy. -offering services in engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental solutions. -works on a wide range of projects, from small-scale site designs to large infrastructure initiatives. -supports both public and private clients in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, energy, and water resources. -notable projects include transportation networks, water treatment plants, energy development, and urban development plans. -maintains a robust presence across Canada, with offices in key regions, delivering high-quality, tailored solutions. -engineering and planning teams often collaborate with local and regional stakeholders to create innovative, sustainable designs.

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