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Polocorp Inc is looking for an Senior Planner with 10+ years experience to join our office in Kitchener. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a tight-knit, collaborative team of diverse professionals. If you are enthusiastic, self-driven and creative, this position offers tremendous opportunity for growth within a dynamic company with an entrepreneurial spirit.

For over 40 years, Polocorp Inc has been at the forefront of sustainable and community-focused development, creating diverse and lasting communities. With projects throughout Southern Ontario, we are experienced in a range of project types and scales, ranging from high-density infill to low-rise greenfield development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and submit planning applications such as Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, Site Plans, Minor Variances, and Severances

• Manage application process from submission to decision

• Prepare written materials including Planning Justification Reports, letters and other supporting materials

• Contribute to all aspects of planning and design process from early property analysis and visioning through to the preparation of development plans and regulations

• Participate in a broad range of project types including high-density infill to greenfield communities

• Review and provide comment on development concepts, site plans and plans of subdivision

• Liaise with clients, municipal staff and consultants

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including subconsultants, in support of planning applications

• Attend and present to Council and Committee meetings

• Undertake policy and regulatory due diligence on prospective properties to identify opportunities and constraints

• Monitor relevant planning policy and legislative changes

QUALIFCATIONS:

• Minimum of 10+ years of related professional experience

• A degree in Urban Planning or related field from an accredited university or college

• Full Membership in OPPI/CIP required

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Some graphic communication skills

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting

• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organization skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as online meeting applications such as Teams and Zoom

• Strong understand of urban planning and urban design theory and practice within Ontario.