Professional Advisor - Urban Planning

You will be called upon to advise the management of the Service on urban planning, land use planning, the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, programs, regulations, procedures, and on any other subject within your area of expertise.

Additionally, you will participate in the management of these programs, protocols, mandates, and projects and will occasionally ensure their implementation.

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Design, develop, and propose to your superior land use plans, policy projects, programs, and procedures concerning your area of expertise and ensure their compliance once approved by the Service Director;
• Conduct comprehensive planning studies and land use planning;
• Analyze various requests related to the application of urban planning regulations (zoning, construction, subdivision, etc.), submit recommendations to your superior, and prepare reports and communications;
• Analyze draft laws, regulations, and government policies governing land use planning, assess their impact on the City, and submit appropriate recommendations;
• Design, develop, and submit to your superior draft regulations required to achieve municipal objectives in land use planning;
• Meet and inform citizens and organizations or others on any subject relevant to your area of expertise;
• Prepare and present related reports for municipal committees governed by provincial laws and municipal regulations and act as secretary while ensuring the follow-up of the minutes of these committees;
• Participate in meetings, discussions, or gatherings with employees from other divisions or services of the City and/or representatives of external organizations, the executive committee, city management to examine issues relevant to your area of expertise.

• Hold a bachelor's degree in urban planning and a master's degree in a related field or a master's in urban planning combined with a bachelor's in a related field;
• Have four (4) years of experience in land use planning (land use and development plan, regional files, specific urban planning programs, etc.);
• Have expertise in planning and regulation in agricultural zones (an asset);
• Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec.

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.