Project Planner

The Opportunity :

WSP is currently looking for an Intermediate Planner (Project Planner) to join our Urban and Community Planning team located at our Ottawa office.

This position involves contribution to a wide range of planning projects, including land development applications, municipal planning projects and more.

The successful candidate will support Project Managers and Senior Planners and enjoy a tremendous opportunity to grow professionally and explore many different career pathways and specializations.

What you can expect do here :

• Provide professional planning consulting services to the land development industry, including project and development design and coordination of regulatory approvals;
• Contribute to research and authorship of municipal planning documents such as official plans, zoning by-laws, and secondary plans;
• Prepare planning policy and zoning interpretation for land development clients;
• Prepare and submit land development applications;
• Contribute to preparing environmental study reports and project file reports;
• Monitor and stay current with planning trends as well as policy and legislative changes;
• Conduct research and prepare planning studies on a range of municipal planning topics and present planning to senior staff, clients and the public;
• Act as a liaison between clients and approval authorities;
• Participate in WSP’s national Centres of Excellence, where like-minded professionals at WSP gather to share professional knowledge and improve our practice;
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and non-planning subject matter experts to support policy, land development and environmental projects;
• Support mentorship of early career professionals including delegating tasks;
• Communicate with provincial government agencies, municipalities, private developers, special interest groups, organizations and institutions;
• Collaborate and interact with a diverse range of audiences including the general public, community groups, businesses, committees and municipal councils;
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and contribute to other business development activities; and
• Coordinate and support public consultation events and processes.

What you’ll bring to WSP :

• A degree in Community Planning, Urban Planning or related field;
• 4+ years of progressively responsible community planning related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario planning system;
• Full membership, or eligibility, of the Canadian Institute of Planners or Ontario Professional Planners Institute;
• Strong creative, and verdict-making skills and the ability to reach sound verdicts and to resolve complex situations;
• Experience with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools or demonstrated knowledge in urban design and practices is an asset;
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to advance multiple priorities;
• Previous experience in a planning role in a municipality or consultancy, working with multi-disciplinary professionals;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work;
• Public consultation and engagement experience would be considered an asset;
• A Valid Ontario Driver’s License is a considered an asset.

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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