Senior Land Use Planner

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry—now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

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Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people.You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

We boast a seasoned multi-disciplinary crew ready to support our clients’ land development endeavors. To guarantee seamless project delivery, we provide an all-encompassing approach and a comprehensive array of services. Whether it's crafting commercial plans or orchestrating urban subdivisions, we strive to uncover optimal solutions, positioning ourselves as our clients’ trusted partners in land development. Armed with a wealth of project experience and an in-depth grasp of municipal requirements, the Egis team has establishedexpertise in the municipal approvals process.

Our land development team is growing and we are seeking a Senior Land Use Planner, the ideal candidatewill have the following background, skills and attributes:

• Completion of a university degree in land use planning or related discipline;
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and a full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP);
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in land use planning profession, preferably including experience in the private-sector and with supporting municipal-sector clients with development/peer review and policy review services;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (French considered an asset);
• Sound business development and client liaison skills and a keen entrepreneurial spirit;
• Established skills and capabilities in project management, with the ability to manage dynamic projects of varying scales, including overseeing proposals, managing budgets, and leading project teams;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with clients and other relevant stakeholders;
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills including the ability to provide leadership to a variety of technical professionals;
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word); and
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently coordinating the delivery of consulting work to private and public sector clients, including managing project teams, budgets, and other aspects of project administration;
• Leading and supervising project team members, as needed;
• Client management, including work to procure work from private and public sector clients;
• Reviewing municipal and provincial planning documents and providing professional planning input and advice on land development projects and otherwise;
• Liaising with municipalities and government agencies concerning development applications and other planning-related deliverables;
• Conducting presentations (virtual and in-person) before municipal Committees and Councils;
• Managing projects and coordinating approvals for development projects (e.g., subdivision, condominium, consent, minor variance, official plan amendment, rezoning, site plan, etc.);
• Producing planning reports/rationales;
• Reviewing development submissions on behalf of municipal clients.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.