Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.
We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
The Manager, Planning oversees the submission of various planning and permitting applications, prepares reports and schedules, communicates with client on planning and permitting deliverables, reviews land use planning legislation and liaises with municipalities and other government entities so that projects are completed on time and within scope.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP
Manage direct reports and provide regular feedback, coaching, assignment of work, establishment of goals, and formal reviews.
Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.
Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety and wellness of employees.
Provide expertise and leadership relating to project tasks.
PLANNING & PERMITTING ADMINISTRATION
Lead and/or support the planning, permitting and land acquisition activities at all levels of government and public/private agencies for various infrastructure development, renewable energy, telecommunications, and other rights-of-way projects.
Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and permitting authorities.
Support, coordinate, and conduct municipal delegations (to Councils, Boards, Committees, etc.) and facilitate public open houses, information sessions, and written forms of consultation with communities according to various processes related to project proposals.
Research and review policies, municipal official plans, zoning by-laws, permitting and procedural by-laws for due diligence in various jurisdictions in North America and comprehensive understanding of projects at all administrative levels.
Advise clients of how various land use planning legislation affects their projects or can impact their siting and constraints analysis.
Supervise Planners’ activities on projects, review and provide feedback and guidance on tasks and deliverables prior to final submission.
Develop and/or improve internal processes and standards for better efficiency in completing deliverables and tasks.
Manage projects within the scope of planning and permitting.
Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Education
Bachelor's Degree and/or Postgraduate education in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional Planning and/or permitting experience.
Experience with infrastructure, renewable, telecommunications, and/or other right-of-way projects in Ontario.
Experience with leading a team considered an asset.
Experience working in US jurisdictions is considered an asset.
Knowledge/Skills
Working knowledge of local land use approval processes, the Planning Act, and other related Provincial legislation and plans.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an extremely keen attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to organize, set priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Licenses/Accreditations
A valid ‘G’/Class 5 or equivalent driver’s license is required.
We are technical experts in land and environment, delivering accurate and agile solutions for infrastructure projects. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.