About The Company
We are currently partnered with our client, a national, multi-service law firm, in their search for a Land Use Planner to join the firm's growing Real Estate and Land Use Development Planning Practice Group in downtown Toronto.
About The Role
Working with their dedicated team, including planners, clerks, and lawyers, the land use planner will:
- Coordinate and analyze development proposals, including conducting research and policy analysis;
- Prepare and submit land use planning applications, including reporting documentation for municipal approval;
- Provide subject matter expertise related to land use planning;
- Understand and determine the applicability of relevant local, provincial, and federal government regulations on an individual project basis;
- Day-to-day file management, including coordinating and communicating with lawyers and consultants, and on-going liaising with clients;
- Conduct due diligence reviews on corporate transactions involving real estate with respect to a property's land use policy context, compliance with regulations and policies, and analysis of development or intensification potential;
- Manage projects and consultation with stakeholders and complete reporting for land use planning projects;
- Assist other department team members, including support with Local Planning Appeal Tribunals and in particular, the Ontario Land Tribunal, as required; and
- Assist with special projects and assignments, as required.
The Offer
The firm offers a highly competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience, full benefits, ample paid time off (PTO), RRSP matching contributions, education reimbursement, and a hybrid work schedule.
What You Bring
As the ideal candidate, you possess 3+ years of municipal land use planning experience, including with development and approvals processes in Ontario (public or private sector), University education in Urban Planning. You have obtained or are working toward obtaining full membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute/Canadian Institute of Planners. You possess excellent communication both written and oral, and excellent negotiation skills.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.