Land Use Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Planner facilitates the submission of various planning and permitting applications, provides regular updates and reports to clients and / or project manager, and liaises with municipalities and private or government agencies so that projects are completed on time and within scope.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support the planning, permitting and land acquisition activities at all levels of government and public / private agencies for various infrastructure development, renewable energy, telecommunications, and other rights-of-way projects.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with the client and permitting authorities.
• Develop and update planning and permitting application deliverables.
• Obtain necessary approvals from various authorities for project to commence construction.
• Support, coordinate, and conduct municipal delegations (to Councils, Boards, Committees, etc.) and facilitate public open houses, information sessions, and written forms of consultation with communities according to various processes related to project proposals.
• Develop material and support facilitation for community engagement.
• Research and review policies, municipal official plans, zoning by-laws, permitting and procedural by-laws for due diligence and comprehensive understanding of projects at all administrative levels.
• Review colleagues’ deliverables prior to submission and provide feedback.
• Develop and / or improve internal processes for better efficiency in completing deliverables and tasks.

Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS : Education

Experience

Knowledge / Skills

Licenses / Accreditations

This position is remote to start. Hybrid from an office may be required in the future.

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a 401(k) Savings Plan employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state / provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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