10 Land Use Plans jobs in Canada

Land Use Planner

Ottawa, Ontario Parsons Corporation

Posted 16 days ago

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Parsons' Ottawa team is seeking a full-time Land Use Planner to join our dynamic team with a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and flexible work environment. We provide a multi-disciplinary approach to projects across eastern Canada, and provide services to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Our team is comprised of engaging, talented, and motivated professionals from a variety of backgrounds, all with unique skills and experiences that combine to create a strong and supportive office. At Parsons we have a passion for creating high-quality sustainable environments that evoke a strong sense of place and an emphasis on mobility, efficiency, inclusivity, and diversity. Our Ottawa office is conveniently located on the Confederation LRT Line between Cyrville and St. Laurent Stations at 1223 Michael Street North.
As the successful candidate you will be involved in a variety of assignments as a land use planner. Work may include preparing and submitting development applications, due diligence/site evaluations, zoning by-law and official plan reviews, best practices research, coordinating consultation programs. You will also contribute to environmental assessment projects and design assignments for complete streets, transit corridors, active transportation facilities, and public realm designs for important civic investments. You will help guide the preparation of master plans and their successful implementation. The area of work is predominantly located in the National Capital Region and across eastern Ontario, with an opportunity to contribute to projects across Canada.
Key responsibilities include:
+ Assist in the completion of areas, site and corridor land use studies and master plans
+ Assist in the development of policy analyses, planning rationales and feasibility studies
+ Assist in the coordination of a variety of planning applications including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Control, Plans of Subdivision, Severances and Minor Variances
+ Assist in the preparation and presentation of materials to clients and/or public meetings, committees, councils
+ Assist in the preparation of environmental assessment studies including analysis of existing conditions, evaluation of alternatives and coordinating consultation programs
+ Coordinate with municipal staff and other approval agencies in pursuit of approvals.
+ Assist in negotiating relevant agreements and conditions (i.e. subdivision/site plan, permits, etc.)
+ Prepare illustrative graphics and presentations
+ Prepare and execute stakeholder engagement strategies and participate in public meetings
Parsons is seeking applicants who:
+ Have an undergraduate degree in Planning or related program. Preference is given to individuals with a graduate degree in planning
+ Have a minimum of 2-year related and progressive experience, preferably in a consulting or private sector environment
+ Have a positive attitude towards work, colleagues and supportive of a team environment
+ Have a working knowledge of land development process and municipal planning in Ontario
+ Have an interest in urban design and place-making
+ Possess strong initiative, independence and problem-solving skills
+ Have good critical thinking and interpersonal skills
+ Have excellent computer skills including experience is such programs as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative suite of applications, and visual design software programs. Ability to operate in GIS programs is considered an asset.
+ Demonstrate excellent English written and oral communications skills. Ability to communicate (oral and written) in French is considered an asset.
+ Possess a valid driver's license
+ Membership (candidate status or full membership) in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute is preferred or the ability to gain candidate status
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. A full and competitive benefits package is offered with this position.
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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LAND USE PLANNER

Montréal, Quebec Administration régionale Kativik (ARK)

Posted 4 days ago

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The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supramunicipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55th parallel, is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join the KRG for the following position:

LAND USE PLANNER

(Permanent full-time position)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator–Land Use Planning, of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Municipal Public Works Department, the responsibilities of the Land Use Planner include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing technical assistance to the Northern villages in land use planning, including:
    • Participating in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans, related administrative regulations, and their amendments;
    • Planning and coordinating public consultation sessions, as required;
    • Collaborating in the implementation of various strategies for the sustainable development plan of new expansion areas;
    • Assisting in the preparation and analysis of municipal development permits and authorizations.
  • Participating in various projects related to land use and sustainable planning;
  • Performing any other related tasks as required by his/her supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a related field;
  • Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (drafting regulations, municipal or regional planning, training municipal officers, etc.);
  • Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec is considered an asset;
  • Experience in a municipal work environment will be considered an asset;
  • Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community will be considered an asset;
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc.);
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent ability to express concepts in simple language and to actively listen to needs;
  • Excellent ability to adapt;
  • Working knowledge (written and oral) of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, and English;
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.

Work location: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Minimum of $60,074 and maximum of $02,839 per year

Benefits:
Cost-of-living allowance: minimum of 8,500 per year.

Food allowance: minimum of 4,217 per year.

Annual travel allowance: maximum of 3 trips.
Simplified pension plan: employer 6%, employee 4%.

Group insurance.

Vacation: 20 days a year.

Public holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the holiday season.

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LAND USE PLANNER

Laval, Quebec Administration régionale Kativik (ARK)

Posted 4 days ago

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The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supramunicipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55th parallel, is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join the KRG for the following position:

LAND USE PLANNER

(Permanent full-time position)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator–Land Use Planning, of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Municipal Public Works Department, the responsibilities of the Land Use Planner include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing technical assistance to the Northern villages in land use planning, including:
    • Participating in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans, related administrative regulations, and their amendments;
    • Planning and coordinating public consultation sessions, as required;
    • Collaborating in the implementation of various strategies for the sustainable development plan of new expansion areas;
    • Assisting in the preparation and analysis of municipal development permits and authorizations.
  • Participating in various projects related to land use and sustainable planning;
  • Performing any other related tasks as required by his/her supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a related field;
  • Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (drafting regulations, municipal or regional planning, training municipal officers, etc.);
  • Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec is considered an asset;
  • Experience in a municipal work environment will be considered an asset;
  • Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community will be considered an asset;
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc.);
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent ability to express concepts in simple language and to actively listen to needs;
  • Excellent ability to adapt;
  • Working knowledge (written and oral) of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, and English;
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.

Work location: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Minimum of $60,074 and maximum of $02,839 per year

Benefits:
Cost-of-living allowance: minimum of 8,500 per year.

Food allowance: minimum of 4,217 per year.

Annual travel allowance: maximum of 3 trips.
Simplified pension plan: employer 6%, employee 4%.

Group insurance.

Vacation: 20 days a year.

Public holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the holiday season.

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LAND USE PLANNER

Longueuil, Quebec Administration régionale Kativik (ARK)

Posted 4 days ago

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The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supramunicipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55th parallel, is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join the KRG for the following position:

LAND USE PLANNER

(Permanent full-time position)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator–Land Use Planning, of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Municipal Public Works Department, the responsibilities of the Land Use Planner include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing technical assistance to the Northern villages in land use planning, including:
    • Participating in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans, related administrative regulations, and their amendments;
    • Planning and coordinating public consultation sessions, as required;
    • Collaborating in the implementation of various strategies for the sustainable development plan of new expansion areas;
    • Assisting in the preparation and analysis of municipal development permits and authorizations.
  • Participating in various projects related to land use and sustainable planning;
  • Performing any other related tasks as required by his/her supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a related field;
  • Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (drafting regulations, municipal or regional planning, training municipal officers, etc.);
  • Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec is considered an asset;
  • Experience in a municipal work environment will be considered an asset;
  • Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community will be considered an asset;
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc.);
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent ability to express concepts in simple language and to actively listen to needs;
  • Excellent ability to adapt;
  • Working knowledge (written and oral) of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, and English;
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.

Work location: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Minimum of $60,074 and maximum of $02,839 per year

Benefits:
Cost-of-living allowance: minimum of 8,500 per year.

Food allowance: minimum of 4,217 per year.

Annual travel allowance: maximum of 3 trips.
Simplified pension plan: employer 6%, employee 4%.

Group insurance.

Vacation: 20 days a year.

Public holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the holiday season.

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Land Use Planner

Kuujjuaq, Quebec Kativik Regional Government

Posted 3 days ago

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The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supramunicipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55th parallel, is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join the KRG for the following position:



LAND USE PLANNER

(Permanent full-time position)



Under the supervision of the Coordinator–Land Use Planning, of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Municipal Public Works Department, the responsibilities of the Land Use Planner include, but are not limited to:


  • Providing technical assistance to the Northern villages in land use planning, including:
  • Participating in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans, related administrative regulations, and their amendments;
  • Planning and coordinating public consultation sessions, as required;
  • Collaborating in the implementation of various strategies for the sustainable development plan of new expansion areas;
  • Assisting in the preparation and analysis of municipal development permits and authorizations.
  • Participating in various projects related to land use and sustainable planning;
  • Performing any other related tasks as required by his/her supervisor.


REQUIRED SKILLS :


  • Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a related field;
  • Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (drafting regulations, municipal or regional planning, training municipal officers, etc.);
  • Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec is considered an asset;
  • Experience in a municipal work environment will be considered an asset;
  • Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community will be considered an asset;
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc.);
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent ability to express concepts in simple language and to actively listen to needs;
  • Excellent ability to adapt;
  • Working knowledge (written and oral) of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, and English;
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.



Work location: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Minimum of $60,074 and maximum of $02,839 per year.

Benefits:

Cost-of-living allowance: minimum of 8,500 per year.

Food allowance: minimum of 4,217 per year.

Annual travel allowance: maximum of 3 trips.

Simplified pension plan: employer 6%, employee 4%.

Group insurance

Vacation: 20 days a year.

Public holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the holiday season.

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LAND USE PLANNER

Montréal, Quebec Administration régionale Kativik (ARK)

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Description

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supramunicipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55th parallel, is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join the KRG for the following position:

LAND USE PLANNER

(Permanent full-time position)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator–Land Use Planning, of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Municipal Public Works Department, the responsibilities of the Land Use Planner include, but are not limited to:

Providing technical assistance to the Northern villages in land use planning, including:

Participating in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans, related administrative regulations, and their amendments;

Planning and coordinating public consultation sessions, as required;

Collaborating in the implementation of various strategies for the sustainable development plan of new expansion areas;

Assisting in the preparation and analysis of municipal development permits and authorizations.

Participating in various projects related to land use and sustainable planning;

Performing any other related tasks as required by his/her supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a related field;

Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (drafting regulations, municipal or regional planning, training municipal officers, etc.);

Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec is considered an asset;

Experience in a municipal work environment will be considered an asset;

Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community will be considered an asset;

Computer skills ( Microsoft Office, ArcGIS , AutoCAD, etc.);

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;

Excellent ability to express concepts in simple language and to actively listen to needs;

Excellent ability to adapt;

Working knowledge (written and oral) of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, and English;

Willingness to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.

Work location: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Minimum of $60,074 and maximum of $02,839 per year

Benefits:

Cost-of-living allowance: minimum of 8,500 per year.

Food allowance: minimum of 4,217 per year.

Annual travel allowance: maximum of 3 trips.

Simplified pension plan: employer 6%, employee 4%.

Group insurance.

Vacation: 20 days a year.

Public holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the holiday season.

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LAND USE PLANNER

Montréal, Quebec Administration régionale Kativik (ARK)

Posted 6 days ago

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The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supramunicipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55th parallel, is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join the KRG for the following position:

LAND USE PLANNER

(Permanent full-time position)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator–Land Use Planning, of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Municipal Public Works Department, the responsibilities of the Land Use Planner include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing technical assistance to the Northern villages in land use planning, including:
    • Participating in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans, related administrative regulations, and their amendments;
    • Planning and coordinating public consultation sessions, as required;
    • Collaborating in the implementation of various strategies for the sustainable development plan of new expansion areas;
    • Assisting in the preparation and analysis of municipal development permits and authorizations.

  • Participating in various projects related to land use and sustainable planning;
  • Performing any other related tasks as required by his/her supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a related field;
  • Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (drafting regulations, municipal or regional planning, training municipal officers, etc.);
  • Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec is considered an asset;
  • Experience in a municipal work environment will be considered an asset;
  • Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community will be considered an asset;
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc.);
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent ability to express concepts in simple language and to actively listen to needs;
  • Excellent ability to adapt;
  • Working knowledge (written and oral) of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, and English;
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.

Work location: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Minimum of $60,074 and maximum of $02,839 per year

Benefits:
Cost-of-living allowance: minimum of 8,500 per year.

Food allowance: minimum of 4,217 per year.

Annual travel allowance: maximum of 3 trips.
Simplified pension plan: employer 6%, employee 4%.

Group insurance.

Vacation: 20 days a year.

Public holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the holiday season.

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Senior Land Use Planner

Ottawa, Ontario Parsons Corporation

Posted 16 days ago

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Parsons' Ottawa team is seeking a full-time Senior Land Use Planner to join our dynamic team with a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and flexible work environment. We provide a multi-disciplinary approach to projects across eastern Canada and provide services to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Our team is comprised of engaging, talented, and motivated professionals from a variety of backgrounds, all with unique skills and experiences that combine to create a strong and supportive office. At Parsons we have a passion for creating high-quality sustainable environments that evoke a strong sense of place and an emphasis on mobility, efficiency, inclusivity, and diversity. Our Ottawa office is conveniently located on the Confederation LRT Line between Cyrville and St. Laurent Stations at 1223 Michael Street North.
As the successful candidate you will be involved in a variety of assignments in offering a senior level of planning service. Work may include preparing and submitting development applications, due diligence/site evaluations, zoning by-law and official plan reviews, best practices research, coordinating consultation programs. You will also contribute to environmental assessment projects and design assignments for complete streets, transit corridors, active transportation facilities, and public realm designs for important civic investments. You will help guide the preparation of master plans and their successful implementation. The area of work is predominantly located in the National Capital Region and across eastern Ontario, with an opportunity to contribute to projects across Canada.
Key responsibilities include:
+ Lead the completion of area, site, and corridor land use studies and master plans
+ Lead the development of policy analyses, planning rationales and feasibility studies
+ Lead the management of a variety of planning applications including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Control, Plans of Subdivision, Severances and Minor Variances
+ Lead the preparation and presentation of materials to clients and/or public meetings, committees, councils
+ Lead the preparation of environmental assessment studies including evaluation of alternatives as a land use and policy subject matter expert
+ Coordinate with municipal provincial, and federal staff and other approval agencies in pursuit of approvals
+ Negotiate or assist in negotiating relevant agreements and conditions (i.e. subdivision, site plan, permits, etc.)
+ Preparation of illustrative graphics and presentations
+ Preparation and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies and participate in public meetings
Parsons is seeking a candidate who:
+ Has an undergraduate degree in Planning or degree related to planning. Preference is given to individuals with a graduate degree in planning
+ Has a minimum of 7-year related and progressive experience
+ Has a positive attitude towards work, colleagues and supportive of a team environment
+ Has a working knowledge of land development process and land use and infrastructure planning in Ontario
+ Takes ownership in projects and sees them through from start to finish
+ Has an interest in transit-oriented development, urban mobility, urban design, and place-making
+ Possess strong initiative, independence and problem-solving skills
+ Has good critical thinking and interpersonal skills
+ Has excellent computer skills including experience is such programs as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative suite of applications, and visual design software programs.
+ Has experience or interest in managing or coordinating complicated projects.
+ Demonstrates excellent English written and oral communications skills. Ability to communicate (oral and written) in French is considered an asset
+ Possesses a valid driver's license
+ Has a Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. A full and competitive benefits package is offered with this position.
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Principal Socio-economic & Land Use specialist

WSP USA

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**The Opportunity:**
**_Shape your future-Lead Socio-economic and Land Use Assessments That Matter!_**
Join WSP's dynamic Environmental Planning & Permitting team as a Principal Socio-economic and Land Use Specialist. If you're a seasoned EA practitioner with deep expertise in BC's Environmental Assessment process-especially in Land and Resource Use-this is your opportunity to drive meaningful impact across communities and landscapes. Apply now to lead transformative projects with a team of passionate social scientists and engagement experts.
You will be joining our diverse team of social scientists who work collaboratively to develop high quality environmental assessments for clients across BC. Our team of social scientists and engagement specialists work in Canada and internationally on environmental and social impact assessments, policy and program development, social management planning, sustainability initiatives, engagement, social due diligence, and third-party monitoring.
We are looking for a highly experienced EA practitioner who has worked across all of the human environment components of EA in BC, with a primary focus on Land and Resources Use Assessment. Experience with Visual Quality and Marine Use assessments an asset.
**Apply now** to lead transformative projects with a team of passionate social scientists and engagement experts!
**Why choose WSP?**
+ We value and are committed to upholding a culture of **inclusion** and **belonging**
+ Our **Flexible** Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
+ A **Canadian** success story - we're **proud** to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
+ **Enhance** the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
+ **Outstanding** career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your** ideas and trying **new** things.
+ A phenomenal **collaborative** culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good** **people** who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
# **WeAre** **WSP**
**What you can expect to do here:**
+ You will lead the technical delivery of land and resource use, marine use and visual quality assessments for environmental assessments in infrastructure, power and sustainable energy, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
+ You will act as a mentor to junior and intermediate staff, as well as work with other senior leaders to provide technical leadership and support long-term vision and growth for the social sciences team.
+ You will participate in a team environment, working closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Project Directors, technical leads, and junior staff to support the delivery of high quality EAs.
+ You will design social research programs and directing secondary research and primary data collection and field work.
+ You will engage with Indigenous nations, regulators, and the public as part of the EA process.
+ You will support and lead proposal development and contribute to business development for the team.
**What you'll bring to WSP:**
+ Strong planning, project management and coordination skills to meet our clients' deliverable requirements, timelines and budgets.
+ Experience in research methods/techniques to gather information, assess, and manage socio-economic effects of major projects.
+ Professional consulting experience in completing Land and Resource Use assessments for EAs in BC.
+ Detail oriented and have a strong focus on quality assurance/quality control and can effectively oversee teams during data collection and reporting.
+ Passion for working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment located locally, nationally, and internationally.
+ Strong interpersonal, communication and innovative thinking skills.
+ A positive demeanour towards carrying out your work safely and supporting the safe work of others.
**Requirements for the Role:**
+ Over 15 years of consulting experience in human environment components of EA. Experience in the BC regulatory system is required.
+ University degree in a relevant field of study such as geography, economics, sociology, anthropology, environmental management. Graduate degree preferred, with recognition of professional experience.
+ Demonstrated social science research skills with practical application to the EA consulting context, including design and implementation of field programs and logistics, equipment usage, and health and safety protocols.
+ Demonstrated technical leadership in your field.
+ Experience working with Indigenous nations, local communities, and the public.
+ Strong team player with proven experience working on multi-disciplinary EA projects and teams.
+ Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, work with a team to solve problems, and maintain strong working relationships.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
+ Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace and possess a safety conscious attitude.
+ Valid Canadian Driver's License and satisfactory driving record for business travel.
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  62. wifi Telecoms
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