Zelinka Priamo Ltd. is seeking candidates to join our firm as a Senior Planner.

You will join an award-winning team of land use planners established in 1999. We are a fast-growing consulting firm with offices based in Toronto and London that serve leading private and public sector clients.

Working at Zelinka Priamo, you can expect the following:

• Opportunities to collaborate on a wide range of engaging and exciting planning and development projects.
• Remote working opportunities. Permanent remote work is a possibility for the right candidate.
• An ongoing learning environment in which we mentor all staff to further up-skill on all aspects of planning.
• Initiatives to maintain a positive work-life balance through social events, generous Paid Time Off, including reduced hours in the summer months.
• Education reimbursements for attendance at conferences, courses, etc.
• A profit sharing and bonusing compensation model.

Role as a Senior Planner

As a Senior Planner with Zelinka Priamo, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on a wide variety of planning and development projects with a team of highly experienced planning professionals and technicians. Whether you are interested in intense, urbanized projects, or rural planning, we consistently have a wide variety of projects that encompass the full spectrum of land planning.

Senior Planners serve as project managers for a wide range of projects and development approval applications while also assisting Associates and Partners with projects and deliverables. Day-to-day tasks are a mix of managing other Zelinka Priamo team members to ensure project deliverables, liaison with clients and team members, as well as preparation of various documents such as Planning Justification Reports. A Senior Planner will be expected to work independently, lead a team, and provide assistance to other teams/staff members.

At Zelinka Priamo we believe in accountability and NOT micro-management.

Responsibilities as a Senior Planner

• Manage a portfolio of complex planning projects including development applications, liaising with clients, municipal staff, other consultants, and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to other team members when managing projects.
• Complete project management of the full range of development approvals under the Planning Act.
• Delegate and supervise tasks assigned to other team members.
• Assist with the preparation of various reports and designs, including Planning Justification Reports, Due Diligence Reports, and Conceptual Site Plan and Subdivision designs.
• Analyze planning policies and regulations, and provide opinions.
• Attend meetings with clients and Council, both virtual and in-person, occasionally off-site and/or outside of normal business hours.
• Complete tasks within a given timeline and effectively communicate progress on various tasks.
• Provide expert evidence and opinion at OLT hearings.
• Respond to client inquiries.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience in land use planning, with preference given to those with private sector experience in Ontario.
• Full membership of CIP and OPPI is preferred.
• Completion of a University or College planning program.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent understanding of land use planning legislation, the planning process, and urban design best practices in Ontario.
• Thorough understanding and practical use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Preferred experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Demonstrated desire to learn through practical experience.
• Preferred valid Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel to meetings.

We Offer:
•A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
•An option to participate in the company profit-sharing program.
•Remote working opportunities.
•3 weeks paid vacation plus time between Christmas and New Years (approximately 4 weeks to start with).
•Healthcare, dental, and wellness benefits plan.
•Flexibility in work hours and location.
•Half-day Fridays throughout the summer.
•Coverage of professional dues.
•A continuous learning and mentorship environment.