Planner

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Municipal government

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compile and analyze data on factors affecting land use
• Design different land concepts
• Recommend plans for zoning, subdivisions, transportation, public utilities, community facilities, parks, agricultural and other land uses
• Supervise and co-ordinate work of urban planning technicians and technologists
• Confer with appropriate authorities and interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans
• Prepare plans for environmental protection
• Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings
• Review and evaluate proposals for land use and development plans and prepare recommendations
• Process application for land development permits
• Administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
• Formulate long-range objectives and policies relative to future land use and the protection of the environment
• Conduct research
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver’s License
• Provincial license or registration
• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
• Membership in a provincial or territorial planning institute

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• ArcGIS
• MS Office

Planning specialization

• Community or neighbourhood
• Heritage
• Urban design
• Residential

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Wellness program