Planner

Fotenn is seeking a Planner for a full-time, permanent position in Ottawa, Ontario. The role involves assisting with various development and policy planning projects, requiring a degree in planning and strong communication skills. Fotenn promotes a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and possess relevant qualifications.
Salary:

At Fotenn, you are joining a fun, progressive, and dynamic team of Planners, Urban Designers, and Landscape Architects. With offices in Ottawa, Kingston, and Toronto, we work throughout the province and across the country, delivering high-quality and award-winning projects. Our success is founded on a creative and supportive environment that values professional and personal growth. Fotenn supports staff at all levels in defining their career goals and objectives and actively pursues opportunities to help achieve them. We foster a positive office experience, enjoying regular social activities and celebrating personal accomplishments alongside professional ones. To learn more, visit fotenn.com

Currently Fotenn is seeking applications for:

Planner

Full Time, Permanent

Ottawa, Ontario

As a Planner with Fotenn, you will assist with a variety of projects in all areas of development and policy planning, including development applications, Official Plan and Zoning By-law review, site planning and design, master planning, visioning, streetscape design, sustainable community design, urban design analysis, preparation of design documents, research and report writing. As key contributing members of the Fotenn team, our Planners work closely with members of the team at all levels to allow for professional growth and successful outcomes from the work performed.

Qualifications include:

Undergraduate and/or Masters level university degree in planning

Practical understanding of municipal land use planning systems and policies

Demonstrated ability to balance several projects simultaneously

Strong oral communication skills including presenting to, and liaising with, clients, municipal departments, review agencies, and the public

Strong technical writing experience

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to show initiative, critical thinking and work independently

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Assets include:

French written and oral communication skills

Prior related work experience

Membership in, or on the path to obtain, certification with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, GIS and/or AutoCAD

Possession of a valid drivers license

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus structure, we offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, volunteer days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, health spending account, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP), a parental leave top-up program, and opportunities for a compressed work week. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, continual training, mentorship and professional development as well as regular company social events.

Please visit fotenn.bamboohr.com/careers to apply for this position.

Please note that this position is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada.

Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen to participate in the interview process will be contacted. A written test may be administered as part of the interview process.

Fotenn is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Workplace accommodations are available should you be contacted regarding this competition. Please advise Human Resources of any accommodation requirements at that time.