Intermediate Planner – Kingston (25-K03)
Role and Responsibilities
These roles and responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of Jp2g.
Technical Skills
- Work under direct supervision of Department Manager or Designate
- Complete tasks assigned by Department Manager as required to assist in the completion of projects
- Act as a liaison with approval authorities on the status of applications
- Actively participate in a team environment, sharing your technical knowledge and learning from others
- Prepare subdivision concept plans, land severance sketches, maps, plans and graphics for reports using GIS
- Assist with the coordination of a multi-disciplinary team of sub-consultants to meet client timelines
- Prepare proposals and undertake specialized planning studies
- Review, prepare and seek municipal approvals for applications for official plan amendment, rezoning, site plan approval, plans of subdivision or condominium, or other planning related projects
- Attendance as a professional witness before the Ontario Land Tribunal, as required
- Liaise with project team to ensure completed work meets corporate standards and client expectations
- Perform QA/QC checks on documents
- Project coordination, sub-consultant management, directing activity, and addressing issues as they arise
- Research and compile information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources
- Review reports, and other documents for adherence to quality and document standards
- Adhere to Jp2g’s QMS Policies and Procedures
- Assist in researching new systems, resources, and working practices to increase efficiency, productivity, and overall profitability
- Maintain familiarity with current techniques, codes, and standards; sustain and improve technical skills
- Follow Jp2g required safety standards and guidelines
- Follow Client required safety standards and guidelines
Teamwork
- Work with a team of project managers, engineers, planners, technologists, and GIS technicians
- Share expertise with colleagues and other offices
- Attend co-ordination meetings with project team
- Attend and facilitate client meetings
- Train and assist junior staff
- Act as a mentor to other team members
- Provide technical expertise to other team members
- Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, other consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly and to resolve concerns promptly and efficiently
Workload Management
- Communicate internally regarding project status
- Manage work tasks within assigned time constraints
- Complete projects independently when required
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 Years of professional experience
- University Degree in Planning or relevant field
- Designation of Registered Professional Planner (RPP)
- Valid Driver’s license
- Eligible to obtain and maintain Level II Secret clearance with Public Services and Procurement Canada
Qualifications
- Professional experience with a consulting firm or municipal government, conservation authority, or other equivalent experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario’s land use planning system and municipal government processes
- Sound communications skills in English (oral and written)
- Strict attention to detail and process-oriented
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- A self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to take initiative
- Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and time management skills
- Confidence in communicating with municipal staff, clients, stakeholders and the general public
- Interest and/or experience in development charges studies, feasibility studies, community improvement plans, community design plans would be an asset
- Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
- Ability to work in a complex and fast-paced team environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients
- Working knowledge of Office 365
Compensation and Benefits
- Friday afternoons off year-round (36 hour/week)
- Group RSP planning opportunities
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Future shareholder opportunities
How To Apply
Send your resume to careers@jp2g.com with the Subject: 25-K03 – Intermediate Planner – Kingston.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Jp2g is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes, and when people are hired. We will develop and put in place a process for developing individual accommodation plans and return-to-work policies for employees that have been absent due to a disability.
