Join Us at Urban Initiatives

Polocorp Inc / Urban Initiatives is seeking an Intermediate Planner to join our growing and evolving team in Kitchener. This role is well suited to a planner with strong private-sector experience who is comfortable working across a range of development contexts and approvals processes, and who is interested in contributing to projects from early-stage analysis through to implementation.

As an Intermediate Planner, you will work within a multidisciplinary environment that integrates planning, design, and land development expertise. You will play an active role in advancing development applications, coordinating consultants, and engaging with municipalities and stakeholders, while contributing to the broader evolution of the company.

About the Company

For over 40 years, Polocorp Inc. has been active in land development and land use planning across Southern Ontario, delivering projects ranging from high-density urban infill to low-rise greenfield communities. This work continues today through active development and approvals files that reflect a practical, experience-based understanding of how projects move from concept to construction.

Building on this foundation, the firm has recently expanded through Urban Initiatives, reflecting an evolution toward a more integrated land development consultancy. Together, the companies draw on a diverse set of planning, technical, and development skill sets to provide holistic, outcome-focused support to projects across the development spectrum.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a broad range of development projects, including high-density infill, mixed-use, and greenfield communities
• Contribute to all stages of the planning and design process, from early property analysis and visioning through to detailed development plans and regulatory approvals
• Prepare and manage a full range of planning applications, including:
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
• Draft Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
• Site Plan Applications
• Minor Variances and Severances
• Prepare written planning materials, including Planning Justification Reports, support letters, and technical memoranda
• Review and provide professional input on development concepts, site plans, and subdivision layouts
• Coordinate and manage subconsultant teams in support of planning and development applications
• Liaise with clients, municipal staff, approval agencies, and project consultants
• Attend and support presentations to Council, Committees of Adjustment, and other approval bodies
• Undertake policy and regulatory due diligence for prospective development properties, identifying opportunities, risks, and constraints
• Monitor and interpret changes to planning policy, legislation, and municipal regulatory frameworks
• Prepare for and facilitate public and stakeholder consultation processes

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional planning experience, preferably in a private-sector or development-focused environment
• Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related discipline from an accredited university or college
• Membership in OPPI / CIP (full or provisional) is considered an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting professional planning materials
• Working knowledge of graphic communication and the ability to review and contribute to visual materials
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms such as Teams and Zoom
• Strong understanding of Ontario’s planning framework, including the Planning Act, municipal policy, and urban design principles

Why This Role

This position offers an opportunity to play a meaningful role in real development projects, work closely with experienced professionals across disciplines, and contribute to a company that is actively evolving its practice. The successful candidate will have the latitude to take ownership of files, help shape project outcomes, and make a tangible impact within a stable yet growth-oriented organization.