Senior Planner

Job Description

Our Global Architecture & Urbanism Division combines the expertise of IBIs Buildings and Placemaking practice, our Places capabilities, and CRTKLs multi-sector design leadership to offer a diverse range of solutions focusing on human-centric design, sustainability, and technology.

Arcadis is searching for an experienced Land Use Planner and Project Manager to join our Kingston-based Planning Studio.

The position will include taking a lead role as planner and project manager on a wide variety of public and private sector projects.

The individual will operate with a high level of autonomy, provide guidance to less experienced team members, and work with other Arcadis staff within the Kingston office and other Arcadis locations.

We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive.

Places impact on the quality of peoples lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers.

People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.

Role Accountabilities :

• Preparation and coordination of : Planning reports and various planning applications (OPA, ZBA, Site Plan, etc.) in support of development proposals for private sector clients, including providing support to other project teams and managing applications from proposal stage to final approval (including Ontario Municipal Board testimony)
• Reviewing planning applications and providing professional advice, including planning reports, for municipal clients
• Public Consultation, including creation and delivery of presentations for public meetings, open houses, and workshops in support of a variety of planning projects for both municipal and private sector clients
• Lead a team in the preparation of municipal planning documents (official plans, secondary plans, zoning by-laws, etc.)
• Undertake creation of and provide guidance in the preparation of proposals for both public and private sector clients
• Provide support to other project teams in inter-office and / or multi-disciplinary projects
• Establish, maintain and enhance positive client and vendor relationships
• Work with senior staff on new client development and participates in business development activities
• Manage projects from start-to-finish, including being responsible for project deliverables, coordinating consultant team members, public and approval authority communications, client management, invoicing and collections

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience :

• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in land use planning, particularly in a municipal setting (either public or private)
• Membership in OPPI (RPP) required
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, Adobe, etc.
• Proficiency with GIS, SketchUp, or similar is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
• Excels in public consultation and public meeting presentations
• Strong report writing skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical thinker, creative problem solver, able to think outside the box
• Self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic team player committed to delivering high quality results
• A personal vehicle and a valid driver's license is required

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