Now Hiring: Land Use Planner

At Davies Howe LLP we work with landowners and their teams to navigate the land development process. Whether the project is big or small, progress is our passion. 

If you have an interest in the laws governing expropriation, land development, and appeals in Ontario, this is an ideal opportunity for you. 

At our firm, you can expect to work in a collaboration with our lawyers, legal assistants, and allied professionals to translate vision into reality. Bring your curiosity and build a better world with us.   

Principal Responsibilities: 

  • Researching planning background facts, timelines, legislation, regulation, by-laws 
  • Analyzing policy, zoning, and comparative projects 
  • Preparing public notices, affidavits, hearing documents, maps and memoranda 
  • Ensuring accuracy and correctness of consultant reports 
  • Assisting with file and case management 
  • Attending hearings with our lawyers 
  • Supervise and train co-op planning students 

 

The above is not intended as an exhaustive list of tasks and opportunities.   

Knowledge & Competencies 

  • A degree in Urban Planning. 
  • Have or working towards MCIP / RPP.  
  • Sound judgment.  
  • Self-motivated.  
  • Attention to detail. 
  • Superb communication skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks. 
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, ArcGIS/QGIS, ArcGIS Online, and Adobe Creative products  
  • Interest in teamwork and leadership principles.  

 

Our firm requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine (3 shots plus two weeks).  If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment. 

Currently we are working in a hybrid environment. 

Please send your resume and cover letter to hiring@davieshowe.com. 

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.