Hiring Senior Planner

As we barrel toward the end of 2025 (how did that happen?), it’s only natural to pause, reflect, and ponder what festive magic this season might deliver. So, in true holiday spirit fashion, we took an informal poll of the Nethery Planning leadership team—and the wish list did not disappoint:

• One team member has her sights set on a duplex, officially entering her future landlord era

• Another team member is dreaming of a trip to Norway—though she’s willing to compromise with Sweden if necessary (very generous of her)

• And Joe, our fearless President, is thinking there is room for one more planner on our ever-growing team

If kicking off the new year with a fresh opportunity is on your wish list whether that’s the step up you’ve been waiting for or a workplace where culture genuinely matters, then Nethery Planning might just be worth a conversation!

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Senior Planner, someone who is more established in their career. The successful candidate will be working primarily remotely but will be required to attend in-person requirements for client-facing meetings or time at one of our office locations.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of land use planning tasks, oriented toward project requirements and aligned to the successful candidate's interests and experience. You will be looking for bigger roles in preparing and presenting reports and recommendations to clients, Councils, and the public. You are likely looking for a little more autonomy at this point in your established career, looking to apply the lessons you have learned in your current work in a growing leadership role. We’ll talk with lots of intriguing candidates, though we anticipate this person having more of a policy and implementation role.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project deliverables, including official plan and zoning content, planning justification reports, research studies, and analytics

• Analyze data and present findings through written reports, visuals, and presentations

• Engage with clients and public stakeholders, in both formal/statutory and casual contexts

• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored planning solutions

• Prepare sales materials, cost estimates, responses to Requests for Proposals, and business development proposals

• Lead and mentor Planners and Planning Assistants

• Manage project budgets and maintain accountability for financial performance, commensurate with experience

• Represent the firm at industry and professional events to maintain and enhance Nethery Planning’s reputation

AODA

Nethery Planning is committed to providing accommodation to applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable legislation throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any stage.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a team environment

• A track record of success in a working environment on project management or project delivery

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (critical to success in this role)

• Strong analytical and research capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply land use policies and regulations

• Experience developing planning policies and guidelines

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize competing tasks

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Remote work experience is considered an asset

• Degree in urban planning, Geography, or a related field

• Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and/or the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

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