Senior Planner

Job Overview

Established in 2017, COBIDE Engineering Inc. is a busy consulting engineering and planning firm based in Hanover, Ontario. We support public- and private-sector clients with land development applications across Grey, Bruce, and Wellington Counties.

We provide planning services from pre-consultation through to development approvals for all applications under the Planning Act. As part of our team, you will work on a broad range of land use planning and development projects alongside experienced planning and engineering professionals.

Duties

· Manage land use planning projects and development applications, coordinating with clients, municipal staff, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders.

· Prepare planning reports and supporting materials, including Planning Justification Reports and Briefs, Due Diligence Reports, site plans, and subdivision designs.

· Interpret planning policy, legislation, and regulations, and provide professional planning opinions and recommendations.

· Attend meetings with clients, municipal staff, committees, and Council, including occasional meetings outside regular business hours.

Qualifications

· A university degree in Planning or a related discipline.

· Full or Candidate Membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

· At least three years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning and development in the private or municipal sector.

· Working knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Official Plans, and Zoning By-Laws.

· Strong project management, research, problem-solving, and professional communication skills.

· Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

· A valid G driver’s licence.

COBIDE offers a friendly, collaborative, and team-oriented workplace where hard work, innovation, and a good sense of humour are valued. You will be supported by a strong network of technical and professional resources and have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of challenging and rewarding projects.

Join us in shaping vibrant communities through innovative planning solutions! This paid position offers a chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference while honing your skills across a broad spectrum of planning tools and techniques. We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their expertise in a collaborative environment dedicated to growth and excellence.

Want to learn more before you apply? Contact Dana Kieffer, RPP, MCIP, Senior Development Planner at COBIDE Engineering, for an informal conversation at [email protected].

Pay: $45.00-$60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 39.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person