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OverviewAre you someone with strong technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.Your opportunityDillons Community Design Group is seeking a Junior Planner to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.This position is available at our . This position requires working in the office 4-5 days a week. The successful candidate will reside in Ottawa/the surrounding communities to meet the requirements of this role.We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.ResponsibilitiesWhat your day will look likePlanningWork with and support intermediate and senior planners in carrying out a range of land use planning and community engagement projects primarily for municipal clients across OntarioConduct and contribute to detailed policy research, including market and economic trends, jurisdictional and legislative framework reviewsPrepare and contribute to technical documents and reports including background reports, analytical and rationale reports, and plansSupport policy development for land use plans and other community plans and projects, as needed, based on inputs from research and analysis of quantitative dataPrepare and contribute to communication and engagement materials including presentations, agendas, key messages, frequently asked questions, fact sheets, display panels, workbooksAnalyze and synthesize input received through the course of stakeholder engagement activities and prepare consultation summary reportsSupport the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement programs leveraging digital technologies, including website content management systems, email marketing, mobile apps, social media, video and other digital communications and engagement toolsAttend and support the planning and facilitation of stakeholder engagement events of various sizes and complexityCollaborate with technical and professional staff from across the company and sub-consultants to edit and merge work from multiple sources into a harmonized written voice on a range of assignmentsSupport client relationships and business growth in Ontario, including proposal writingEnsure professionalism and personal accountability for time management, quality control, troubleshooting of project work, and meeting timelines and budgetsTravel to other Dillon offices and project locations to attend in-person meetings and public events, as neededLearning & DevelopmentCommit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional developmentContribute to Dillons corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committeesQualificationsWhat you will need to succeedA bachelors or graduate degree in planning from a planning program accredited by the Professional Standards BoardEligibility to attain full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) within three (3) years of accepting the positionOne (1) to three (3) years of professional planning experience in Ontario, preferably in the consulting environmentExperienceDemonstrated understanding of the municipal and provincial land use planning policy framework in Ontario (e.g., Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, Greenbelt Plan and other legislation)Demonstrated understanding of the importance of meaningful community engagement in community planningExperience in supporting the delivery of policy planning projects at a local or regional scaleStrong communications skills, with particular emphasis on reporting writing including the ability to adopt different formats and styles required by the project and a high level of grammatical proficiencyAbility to think critically and strategicallyHighly developed communication and interpersonal skillsResponsible, organized, accountable and committed to excellenceAble to work in a self-directed, multidisciplinary team settingExperience in group facilitation, public and stakeholder engagement and/or Indigenous community engagement would be an assetFamiliarity with graphic design software would be an assetCompensationCompensation:$61,600 - $92,500Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicants education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicants gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.Why choose DillonDillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.We live our core values:Achievement: do the work to hit the targetContinuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growingCreativity: discover new possibilitiesCourage: do the things that matter, especially when its hardInclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differencesReliability: words result in actions that build trustIn addition, we offer:Employee share purchase planDillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.A competitive compensation packageComprehensive health benefitsGenerous retirement savings planStudent loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributionsLearning and Development opportunitiesAs a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.Focus on InnovationThe ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to todays problems and tomorrows opportunities.Employee and Family Assistance programA variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.Goodlife Fitness Corporate MembershipOur employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.Wellness SubsidyOur employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.About DillonDillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.Health & Safety at DillonProspective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at DillonDillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.Technology enablement and the use of AI at DillonWe invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use. #J-18808-Ljbffr