The position is responsible for working on a range of projects including official plan amendments, zoning appeals/reviews, land use forecasting, distribution line plan analysis, development reviews, and urban design for our private sector client.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis to forecast land use and potential challenges to utility infrastructure.
• Conduct review of various department applications including permits, site plans, variance requests, and re-zonings.
• Develop and implement plans, policies, and regulations for land use, specifically in the utility industry.
• Work with government officials, developers, and community stakeholders to ensure that plans and policies are implemented in alignment with our client's needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing plans and policies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate public participation in planning and development processes, including holding public meetings, preparing notification documents, and gathering feedback from residents and businesses.
• Ensure that development projects comply with applicable regulations and guidelines, including zoning laws, environment regulations, and building codes.
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as architects, engineers, and other various contractors, to ensure that the design of future projects is aligned with public policies.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate planning recommendations and decisions to stakeholders and the public.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, or a related field.
• Knowledge of land use planning, urban design, and municipal policy and processes.
• Experience in executing official plan amendments, and zoning appeals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community members, and developers.
• Familiarity with local, provincial, and federal regulations related to land use planning and development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certification, such as Registered Professional Planner (RPP) is considered an asset.

Working Relationships:

• Daily interaction with personnel from all departments within the Company, as well as field personnel.
• Interaction throughout the day with clients, visitors and couriers.
• Interaction throughout the day with employees and clients on the telephone.

LandSolutions is actively engaged in all areas of land access, including we serve Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream), Renewable Energy, Public Infrastructure, Power (Generation and Transmission), and Telecommunications Sectors. We are supported by more than 140 professionals and are well-established throughout Canada and the United States.

We are looking for more of the best and brightest to join our committed team. If you are passionate about a career with LandSolutions we want to hear from you!

LandSolutions Inc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and our selection process is free from bias or discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, status, national origin, or disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.