Position Summary
ERA is seeking a planner to join our multi-disciplinary team in our Toronto office. Most of our work involves the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings within Toronto and the GTA. The ideal candidate will have well-rounded planning experience and a demonstrated interest in heritage planning, as well as excelling in planning and feasibility analysis, project coordination and management, and production of submission materials to authorities having jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
Manage project workflow and project staffing in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment;
- Prepare and oversee ERA work products, including:
• submission materials in support of applications to authorities having jurisdiction;
• letters, presentations and deputations to Municipal Heritage Committees, Community and City Council;
• preparation of evidence for hearings before the OLT (and, to a lesser extent, TLAB); - Review and revise work by the project team to generate polished and accurate outputs in preparation for sign-off;
- Attend internal and external meetings;
- Support and maintain strong relationships with co-consultants and other team members;
- Manage project budgets, schedules, deadlines, and project staffing in collaboration with the Team Lead;
- Prepare and support responses to requests for proposals;
- Develop and maintain knowledge of land use planning, heritage conservation best practices, relevant policy and legislation;
- Make recommendations and resolve project issues as they arise while knowing when to escalate the issue and resolve in collaboration with the Team Lead.
Qualifications
- An Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Urban Planning (or other related field);
- 5-7 years of experience in land use planning within Ontario and demonstrated experience in heritage planning is preferred;
- Experience in all phases and components of a project lifecycle, including client communication, consultant coordination, feasibility/planning analysis, municipals approval process (OPA/ZBA/SPA/CoA etc. and hearings before the land use tribunals;
- Excellent research skills including experience with archival as well as primary and secondary source research;
- Ability to read architectural drawings;
- Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and an ability to adapt writing style to suit different audiences and project requirements;
- Strong familiarity with Ontario’s land use system and heritage legislation;
- Strong familiarity with municipal planning policy and regulation within the City of Toronto.
ASSETs
• CAHP, RPP, MCIP Designations
• Familiarity with provincial planning policy in Ontario and municipal planning policy in other Ontario jurisdictions
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (JUST TO NAME A FEW)
Competitive salary according to level of experience and discretionary bonus;
• ERA Days (Paid-time Off)
• Flexible work schedule and hybrid model;
• Generous Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan;
• Professional Development Allowance and Paid Associations Fees/Professional dues;
• Unique and collaborative work culture and environment
To apply please email your CV and two writing samples (not professionally edited) to [email protected] by October 25, 2024.
ERA does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, colour, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry. ERA is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees and partners feel valued, respected and supported. ERA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
