Senior Land Use Planner - Jobs in Sudbury region

Job Description

Come Join Us!“We want to build an organization where everyone loves their job and their leaders care for them. quot;Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients. Based in Sudbury, the Senior Land Use Planner will report to the Planning Manager and will have a wide range of duties on a variety of land use planning projects.What You’ll Do:As part of the Planning team within TULLOCH Engineering, you will:

• Lead the regional office’s land use planning daily workload
• Work on both large and small development projects throughout northern and central Ontario
• Lead development proponents through the Planning Act process
• Lead Public Consultation meetings and presentations to Committees of Adjustment or Municipal Councils in support of Planning Act applications
• Prepare Planning Act applications for Consent, Minor Variance, Zoning By-Law Amendments (Rezoning), Official Plan Amendments, Plan of Subdivision/Condominium, and Site Plan Control
• Prepare Planning Justification Reports, assist in preparing for Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearings, and prepare and submit various application packages and supporting documentation
• Add value to land through critical thinking and rigorous policy analysis
• Work with municipalities on strategic planning policy projects
• Build client relations
• Undertake Official Plan review exercises and municipal needs analyses
• Liaise with other professionals, municipalities, and government agencies

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.Who You Are:

• You have 5+ years experience working in a land use planning and development role, either in the private sector or at the municipal level
• You have strong knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, municipal Official Plans, and Zoning or Development Permit By-Laws
• Full Membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is required
• You make decisions and exercise independent judgment within defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives
• You can pivot and alter approach or recommendations to accomplish desired results

What You Should Bring:The ideal candidate will have a degree in Urban and Regional Planning or other related program. Additionally, you should have:

• High motivation with results-oriented focus
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including analysis and negotiation skills
• Ability to navigate confidential matters and manage sensitive data
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A valid, Class “G” driver’s license

What We Offer You:TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing Engineering company:

• Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
• A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
• Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
• Flexible working hours
• Coaching and mentoring programs
• Scholarship programs for family members
• Opportunities to travel and work across Canada
• Hybrid working options

TULLOCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds, and religions. TULLOCH accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. TULLOCH is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.Powered by JazzHR