Nova Scotia Urban planner Jobs – 3 Openings This Week

Municipal Planning and Permitting Specialist
Tower Engineering Professionals —Halifax, NS
- $55,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
- Dental care
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Halifax Regional Municipality —Halifax, NS
- $42.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Research
- Microsoft Office
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Fathom Studio —Dartmouth, NS
- $50,000–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
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Municipal Planning and Permitting Specialist

Tower Engineering Professionals -
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time
$55,000–$75,000 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Geography
Building code compliance
Engineering
Research
Public Administration
Bachelor's
Document management
Civil Engineering
Communication skills
Client interaction
Team coordination
Project progress tracking

Full job description

Municipal Planning and Permitting Specialist – Halifax, NS

Hiring Manager: Bob Warren (Site Acquisition Manager)

TEP Canada is seeking a full-time Municipal Planning and Permitting Specialist in Halifax, NS. In this role, you will serve as an integral member of our Site Acquisition and Permitting Team. TEP Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, and RSP matching that will truly assist you in planning for the future. Moreover, we believe in rewarding employees' hard work in addition to providing a fun learning environment.

Job Summary:

Municipal Planning and Permitting Specialist facilitates the attainment of all concurrence and approvals required for proposed new communications installations in a given municipality and acts as the bridge between the client, the project team and local government agencies

Typical Duties:

Research communication facility siting requirements for new proposed sites
Contact and establish rapport with key individuals in local jurisdictions to determine permitting and submittal requirements
Work with internal and external resources to source all required information and documentation for submissions
Prepare and submit complex applications to municipal, provincial and/or federal government agencies
Occasionally attend zoning board hearings, city council meetings, or planning commission reviews to present projects and answer community or board questions
Monitor the status of submitted applications, manage timelines, and expedite where possible to prevent project delays
Calculate and process permitting fees associated with applications
Track tasks and progress in a systematic way, providing timelines for completion
Provide regular updates and attend update calls/meetings as required
Manage all project documentation in an organized and systematic way
Proactively and concisely communicate with all stakeholders in a timely fashion

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
2 to 5 years of experience in municipal planning, site acquisition, or construction permitting (with experience specifically dealing with cell tower sites, fiber optics, or utility infrastructure being highly desirable)
A proven track record of successfully navigating local zoning laws, municipal ordinances, and building code requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Expertise in compiling complex, multi-layered application packages and drafting formal requests for variances, special use permits, or zoning appeals.
Excellent interpersonal skills to create alignment between multi-disciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders
Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation (or eligibility for RPP certification) with Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia (LPPANS) is highly desired

Essential Abilities and Traits:

Teachable spirit and a positive, team player attitude
Ability to independently analyze and solve problems in a timely fashion
Demonstrated ability to advance projects independently with little direct oversight
Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word & PowerPoint mainly)

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

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