Posted 15 days ago
Planner
@ Canacre
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Canacre is hiring a contract Planner to support planning, permitting and land acquisition for infrastructure, renewable energy, telecommunications and right-of-way projects. The role prepares applications, liaises with municipalities and agencies, and supports community engagement. The position is a 1-year contract, hybrid, based in Markham, Ontario, with a salary of $45,000 to $60,000.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare planning and permitting applications and deliverables
- Liaise with municipalities, agencies and clients
- Coordinate council delegations and public open houses
- Review policies, official plans and zoning by-laws
- Provide mapping support
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or postgraduate education in urban planning or related field
- 3 to 5 years planning experience, consulting preferred
- GIS and mapping system experience
- Knowledge of the Planning Act and land use approvals
- Valid driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Urban Planning, Planning |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Canacre
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Full company description
Canacre is an infrastructure development consultant specializing in project management, land acquisition, environment, GIS analysis, data management, web-based mapping, community engagement, land feasibility, planning, and permitting services. Our clients include developers and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of rights of way, resources, renewable energy and public-works projects across Canada and the United States. Canacre has built a strong reputation as a service oriented and technologically adept company. Our ongoing success can be attributed to our diverse team of industry experts, and our ability to incorporate technically efficient elements into all of our service offerings.
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- Business categories
- Project Management
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications
- Other recorded names
- Canacre
- Canacre USA, LLC
- Specialties
- Land Acquisition
- Solar Power
- Wind Power
- Telecommunications
- Feasibilitiy Studies
- Constraints Analysis
- GIS
- Mapping
- Permitting
- Planning
- Community Relations
- Landowner Relations
- Municipal Consultation
- Right of Ways
- Title and Land Administration
- Visual Simulations
- Data Management
- Development Support Services
- Project Management
- and Environment
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Canacre is an infrastructure development consultant specializing in project management, land acquisition, environment, GIS analysis, data management, web-based mapping, community engagement, land feasibility, planning, and permitting services. Our clients include developers and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of rights of way, resources, renewable energy and public-works…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2010 |
| Specialties | Land AcquisitionSolar PowerWind PowerTelecommunicationsFeasibilitiy StudiesConstraints AnalysisGISMappingPermittingPlanning |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
The Planner facilitates the submission of various planning and permitting applications, provides regular updates and reports to clients and/or project manager, and liaises with municipalities and private or government agencies so that projects are completed on time and within scope.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the planning, permitting and land acquisition activities at all levels of government and public/private agencies for various infrastructure development, renewable energy, telecommunications, and other rights-of-way projects.
- Maintain strong, professional relationships with the client and permitting authorities.
- Develop and update planning and permitting application deliverables.
- Obtain necessary approvals from various authorities for project to commence construction.
- Support, coordinate, and conduct municipal delegations (to Councils, Boards, Committees, etc.) and facilitate public open houses, information sessions, and written forms of consultation with communities according to various processes related to project proposals.
- Develop material and support facilitation for community engagement.
- Research and review policies, municipal official plans, zoning by-laws, permitting and procedural by-laws for due diligence and comprehensive understanding of projects at all administrative levels.
- Review colleagues’ deliverables prior to submission and provide feedback.
- Develop and/or improve internal processes for better efficiency in completing deliverables and tasks.
- Provide mapping support, as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Postgraduate education in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years’ professional experience in planning, with experience in a consulting environment (preferale supporting multiple projects and clients).
- Experience with digitizing, editing, and performing queries within planning/geography/mapping systems.
- Working knowledge of local land use approval processes, the Planning Act and other related Provincial legislation and plans.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to organize, set priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Familiarity of telecommunications, renewable and/or right of way projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with permitting and regulatory approval processes for infrastructure, development, telecommunications, renewable energy, and/or right-of-way projects.
- Experience liaising with municipalities, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to obtain and coordinate required approvals and permits.
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.
Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.
At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.
We use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve review by the Hiring Manager. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000
This is a 1-year contract position with a hybrid work model based in Markham, Ontario.
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