Environmental planning expertise meets policy interpretation in this Resource Planner position with GRCA, supporting natural hazard reviews and municipal applications.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Planning and Regulations, the Resource Planner communicates Provincial and Conservation Authority policies. The position coordinates responses involving Planning Act applications, Ontario Regulation 41/24, Environmental Assessment Act projects, and other legislation. Work includes reviewing technical reports, conducting inspections, and representing GRCA with municipalities and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Review planning applications and state GRCA policies and positions
- Coordinate responses involving Ontario Regulation 41/24 applications
- Conduct meetings, field inspections, investigations, and negotiations
- Prepare policy documents, reports,



and position statements
- Represent GRCA before tribunals, courts, councils, and committees

Requirements:

- Degree in planning, geography, environmental science, or related discipline
- Minimum three years of related work experience
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, planning policy, and hazard guidelines
- Ability to interpret maps, plans, and technical environmental reports
- Robust communication, Microsoft Office, mapping software, and valid driver's license

Apply planning analysis, environmental policy knowledge, and stakeholder communication to protect watershed interests through GRCA decisions.

📌 Environmental Planning Resource Planner (Canada)
🏢 Grand River Conservation Authority
📍 Canada