Job Level: RE-06 $94,550 to $127,698

Closing Date: 03/08/2026

Senior Planner, Land Use and Transactions

The Capital Planning Branch is looking for two (2) Senior Planners, Land Use and Transactions for an indeterminate position and a temporary position until August 11, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a agile and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

The position is classified as a RÉ-06 ($94,550 to $127,698 per annum – under review).

A list of qualified people may be compiled and may be used for additional temporary or indeterminate positions.

JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Chief, Federal Land Use and Transaction Approvals, you will support the implementation of National Capital Act provisions relating to Federal Approvals. You will be responsible for reviewing and preparing approvals, policies, land use and development plans, and projects assigned to you for federal lands within the National Capital Region (NCR), under the authority of the National Capital Act.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Urban or Regional Planning, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

MEMBERSHIP
Full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute or l’Ordre des Urbanistes du Québec or eligible to become a member.

EXPERIENCE
Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in urban planning,



including demonstrated experience in each of the following:

- Managing the development of studies and plans.
- Managing complex real property projects** from the planning to the delivery phase in an environment of competing demands.
- Providing strategic advice and briefings to clients, stakeholders and senior management related to complex real property plans and projects.

** Complex projects must include 3 or more of the following characteristics: large number of stakeholders requiring specific governance and organized communications; important land management, heritage, archaeology, environment, engineering, utilities, transportation and/or security components; multi-disciplinary consulting team; interrelated dependencies with other projects or programs; alternative form of delivery or approvals required from Central Authorities (such as Treasury Board or a Board of Directors or equivalent in the private sector).

KNOWLEDGE

- Of the theories, principles and best practices in land use planning.
- Of the federal, provincial and local governments, finance and land use policies and principles.
- Of ecological, social, economic, and sustainable development factors in planning.

ABILITIES

- To analyze land use and urban design proposals, plans and submissions throughout all phases of project development.
- To interpret legislation and planning principles, apply professional judgement, and recommend appropriate courses of action for complex real property plans and projects.
- To lead multidisciplinary complex real property project teams, manage competing priorities and limited resources, and reconcile interests across overlapping jurisdictions.
- To adhere to work plans and schedules for the delivery of approvals.

COMPETENCIES





- Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being.
- Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
- Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building.
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done.

ASSETS

- Knowledge of the Federal Approvals framework.
- Experience in complex procurement processes and contracts for site and land development, engineering and construction related services.
- Experience in working in federal, provincial, and/or municipal land use planning environments.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
- Linguistic profiles: Bilingual BBB (indeterminate position) and English Essential (term position).
- Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace at 12 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
- The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment.

The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Requesting an accommodation will have no impact on your selection process. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at [email protected].

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-(phone hidden) (toll free).

Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

📌 Senior Planner, Land Use and Transactions (Canada)
🏢 National Capital Commission
📍 Canada