Canacre is hiring a
Manager Planning Permitting

Summary

Join Canacre as a Manager, Planning in a remote role overseeing planning and permitting applications for various infrastructure development projects. Offers comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement, and wellness programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Postgraduate education in Urban Planning or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of professional Planning and/or permitting experience
• Experience with infrastructure, renewable, telecommunications, and/or other right-of-way projects in Ontario
• Experience leading a team considered an asset
• Experience working in US jurisdictions is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of local land use approval processes, the Planning Act, and other related Provincial legislation and plans
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an extremely keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to organize, set priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing work environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• A valid ‘G’/Class 5 or equivalent driver’s license is required

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports and provide regular feedback, coaching, assignment of work, establishment of goals, and formal reviews
• Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility
• Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety and wellness of employees
• Provide expertise and leadership relating to project tasks
• Lead and/or 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 clients and permitting authorities
• 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
• Research and review policies, municipal official plans, zoning by-laws, permitting and procedural by-laws for due diligence in various jurisdictions in North America and comprehensive understanding of projects at all administrative levels
• Advise clients of how various land use planning legislation affects their projects or can impact their siting and constraints analysis
• Supervise Planners’ activities on projects, review and provide feedback and guidance on tasks and deliverables prior to final submission
• Develop and/or improve internal processes and standards for better efficiency in completing deliverables and tasks
• Manage projects within the scope of planning and permitting

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• RRSP employer matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work arrangement
• A variety of wellness programs