Job Title:
Intermediate Land Use / Urban Planner
Tenure:
Full-time Permanent
Salary range:
75K – 95K
Job Description:
IPS has expanded in 2024 with a 2nd office in Vaughan, ON after 20 years of continued growth in Barrie, ON.
Our belief is that building relationships in turn builds better communities. Innovative Planning Solutions (IPS), as a business model, ensures a direct hands-on approach which we believe is essential to achieve results in the development industry. Generally servicing southern Ontario, with projects in urban and rural settings, IPS has dependably built a reputation for quality professional services that are receptive to the unique character of individual communities and environments.
Our work typically involves varying levels of interaction with regulatory agencies, conservation authorities, provincial ministries, civic leaders, community residents, institutions, developers, landowners, businesses and private consultants. At IPS, we realize every project is unique and requires integrity, innovative design, and attention to detail. IPS has vast experience dealing with various planning challenges ranging from the simplistic to extremely complex. Such challenges may include urban and rural development, residential, commercial, industrial developments, agriculture, environmental planning, natural resources, economic development, community improvement, heritage, health and safety, and healthy living. We realize planning is a complex process, with a diversity of interests which require innovative solutions.
IPS offers full services to all private sectors for assistance with official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, site plans, subdivision agreements, master plans, community improvement plans, budget creation and review, development review, public consultation, conflict resolution, urban design, drafting and more. Our services are directed toward the development and revitalization of Ontario’s communities through balanced, sustainable solutions to planning and community building.
There is an opportunity in either of our Vaughan or Barrie offices as an Intermediate Land Use Planner. This is an amazing opportunity to join our well established, multi-disciplinary team and advance your career. This opportunity will allow you to expand your knowledge and make a difference in municipalities across the Province.

Candidates applying for this position with IPS should have the following qualifications:

• University degree in Urban Planning or related discipline
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience with knowledge of the Planning process and the legislative and policy framework in Ontario
• Eligibility as a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
• Strong knowledge of planning principles and relevant legislation, an understanding of land development, municipal policies and development approval processes, and solid experience with development layout and design principles.
• Strong project management, report writing and personal time management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, report writing and organizational skills, with the ability to shift priorities and work independently
• Highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, team player committed to providing high quality service to our clients. You must also be willing to engage with your project teams and be prepared to mentor and guide other staff.

Required Skills:

• Discuss various planning projects with the general public, elected officials, agents, developers and Conservation Authorities.
• Manage complex municipal development applications through the Planning Act process such as minor variances, severances zoning by-law amendments, official plan amendments, plans of subdivision/condominium and site plan agreements. Submissions to the Approval Authority.
• Creative input into Subdivision / Site design including parks, trails, active transportation, energy conservation, stormwater management, waste management, and environmental features such as woodlands, wetlands, watercourses, slope and erosion hazards, etc.
• Preparation of planning briefs, reports and other related planning documents as required for various development issues.
• Prepare for and present at Committee of Adjustment hearing and public meetings
• Attend Planning and Development meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings
• Perform Zoning By-law reviews.
• Review sub-consultant reports, including Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management, Geotechnical, Hydrogeological, Environmental Impact, Environmental Site Assessment, Species at Risk, etc.
• Project management, including coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Preparation of and making presentations to various Committees and Council.
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Significant advancement opportunities are available to ambitious applicants. Full benefits & RRSP matching programs available to all staff members. Opportunity to earn additional compensation beyond Salary.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woodbridge, ON L4L 4G9
Expected start date: 2025-09-0

Please refer the Job description for details