Development Planner

at  Urbacon

Development Planner – Urbacon
About Us
As a full-service design, construction, and real estate development firm, Urbacon is active in a variety of markets, providing a broad range of expertise.
Urbacon was founded in 1984 with one goal in mind – to bring a new standard of quality, integrity, and honesty to construction and project management. Since then, our clients have come to rely on us to manage everything from large-scale design-build projects to exceptional commercial interiors, from the installation of mission-critical power and technology management systems to complex data-centre facilities that meet exacting criteria. We have built and maintained a solid reputation for construction and project management excellence across Canada.
We are looking for a candidate that is dependable, professional and team oriented to join us in the role of Development Planner.
Role Objectives
Reporting to the Director, Development, the Development Planner will assist with all entitlements and approvals to advance Urbacon project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with various agencies and government approval authorities to monitor and advance the status of Urbacon development applications;
• Prepare presentation materials related to development proposals utilizing computer based graphics software;
• Prepare draft documentation in support of various development proposals such as application forms, concept drawings and plans, Zoning By-Law amendments, Official Plan Amendments, and plans of subdivision;
• Create and maintain internal land files, complete with Official Plan, Zoning, survey information, topography, applicable development charges and other relevant information related to Urbacon’s land portfolio;
• Assist with property investigations and due diligence related to prospective land acquisitions;
• Co-ordinate Agenda materials for meetings as required;
• Assist members of the Properties Development Management group and other Urbacon staff on an as needed basis as assigned by the Director, Development.

Location & Commitments
Urbacon Head Office, 750 Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto, ON
Some Travel Requirements, own vehicle is an asset
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Driver License is an asset

Candidate Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in Urban Planning or related field;
• Familiarity with the Planning Act and related regulations;
• 2-3 years relevant experience in Planning or Urban Design field;
• Design experience;
• Possess advance skill levels in AutoCAD;
• Well versed in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite i.e. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Membership to OPPI and/or CIP is considered an asset
• Construction experience and/or knowledge is an asset

Skills

• Team Player;
• Positive interpersonal skills;
• Able to work with minimal supervision under time constraints and meet deadlines;
• Detail oriented;
• Strong written and oral communication abilities;
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Urbacon is an equal opportunity employer committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards.
Urbacon is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all candidates for their interest in Urbacon, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Liaise with various agencies and government approval authorities to monitor and advance the status of Urbacon development applications;
• Prepare presentation materials related to development proposals utilizing computer based graphics software;
• Prepare draft documentation in support of various development proposals such as application forms, concept drawings and plans, Zoning By-Law amendments, Official Plan Amendments, and plans of subdivision;
• Create and maintain internal land files, complete with Official Plan, Zoning, survey information, topography, applicable development charges and other relevant information related to Urbacon’s land portfolio;
• Assist with property investigations and due diligence related to prospective land acquisitions;
• Co-ordinate Agenda materials for meetings as required;
• Assist members of the Properties Development Management group and other Urbacon staff on an as needed basis as assigned by the Director, Development