FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

PLANNING TECHNICIAN

About CLS

Corbett Land Strategies Inc. (CLS) is a growing Burlington-based land use planning firm serving private- and public-sector clients across the GTHA. Our work spans residential, industrial and commercial development, including development approvals, community planning and strategic advice.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Planning Technician to provide technical, mapping, application-preparation and project support. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to learn from an experienced team, strengthen technical capabilities and take on increasing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and coordinate development application packages, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, subdivision and condominium plans, site plans, minor variances and consents.

· Review municipal submission requirements, checklists, fees and supporting materials; track comments, conditions, approvals, resubmissions and deadlines.

· Support planning reports, policy reviews, letters, presentations and public consultation materials through research, formatting and quality-control review.

· Prepare context maps, exhibits, graphics and report figures using QGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe applications and other approved tools.

· Maintain accurate project files, mapping data, drawings, correspondence and approval records in accordance with CLS standards.

· Support schedules, meetings, minutes, action items, municipal meetings, public consultations and site visits as required.

· Record time accurately and provide clear,



professional descriptions in the company time-management system.

Qualifications

· College diploma or university degree in planning, geography, GIS, environmental studies, civil engineering technology, land development or a related field.

· One to three years of relevant experience is preferred; recent graduates with strong technical skills are encouraged to apply.

· Knowledge of Ontario land use planning and municipal development approval processes.

· Proficiency with Microsoft 365; working proficiency with QGIS and/or AutoCAD is strongly preferred.

· Use approved technology and artificial intelligence tools to support mapping, document production and technical workflows.

· Strong written communication, organization, document-production and quality-control skills.

· Valid Ontario driver’s licence and ability to attend meetings or sites when required.

Compensation, Work Arrangement and Benefits

Standard eight-hour day, including a one-hour paid lunch, with one remote-work day per week. Benefits include paid life, extended health and dental coverage, group RRSP matching, a paid birthday day off, company-directed training, an on-site gym, on-site parking and a business-casual workplace.

Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant planning, GIS, mapping or development-application experience.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Planning Technician (Burlington)
🏢 Corbett Land Strategies
📍 Burlington