Description

Located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Groundswell is a boutique planning firm comprised of multidisciplined Professional Planners, Designers and Technicians. With a diverse range of experience and expertise, we provide Land Use Planning consulting services to private sector clients throughout the

GTA and Ontario.

We offer

- Extremely competitive compensation package

- Flexible working environment, including work-from-home arrangements and flexible hours

- Encouragement and support for professional learning and development

Key Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities associated with each role will differ based on qualifications and experience,

however may include:

- Prepare and assist with a full range of planning applications including Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivisions and Condominiums, Site Plans, Committee of

Adjustment (among others)

- Background research and analysis of planning policy and processes

- Preparation of planning rationale, reports and policy overviews

- Coordination of development applications – including submission packages, coordination of team

deliverables, responses to municipal comments

- Work with relevant municipal by-laws, policies and guidelines relevant in the assessment of potential

development/redevelopment opportunities





- Undertake land use policy research for development reviews and provide input for highest and best

uses

- Lead and assist in coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams

- Presentations to clients, stakeholders, municipal committees and Councils

- Work collaboratively in a team environment with other Planners and Technicians

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors or Graduate Degree in land use planning

- For Intermediate and Senior Planners, progressively responsible, relevant experience in land use

planning and development approvals, preferably in the consulting industry

- Self-motivation, strong analytical ability and good organization skills

- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

- Experience in policy planning, land development and urban design

- Knowledge of Provincial Planning Policy and the Ontario Planning Act

- Ability to assist projects and teams through complete Municipal approval and Planning Act

processes

- Membership/Candidate Membership in the Ontario Skilled Planners Institute (OPPI) and

Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

- Type G Drivers license and access to a vehicle

Requirements

Vaccination Requiements

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

📌 Junior, Intermediate and Senior Planners (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Groundswell Urban Planners
📍 Richmond Hill