MP Planning & Associates

11/14/2025

Full-time salaried position Available.
Details:
85 hours bi- weekly, in a professional land use planning firm in Huntsville Ontario in the heart of Muskoka. The position is suited to a planner looking for a challenging experience assisting private sector clients navigate through the planning and development process in cottage country.
The majority of planning proposals and applications are related to recreational residential properties, the firm also has carriage of files for commercial, rural, and industrial development.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Provide advice and recommendations to clients seeking direction on developing their properties
• Acting as liaison between clients and approval authorities
• Liaise and coordinate related team professional to achieve the clients planning objectives
• Prepare a variety of applications for planning and land use approvals including but not limited to, technical reports, sketches, planning justification reports and general policy review and research to accompany applications
• Liaise with approval authority staff and attend at various committees, boards, and Council
• Prepare appeals and evidence and attend at OLT from time to time
Qualifications
• Minimum Bachelors degree in a planning related discipline
• Five or more years of applied planning experience
• Member in either OPPI CIP or both
• Knowledge of the planning systems in Ontario and the Planning Act and PPS
• Proficient research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Able to work independently
• General knowledge of the geography and planning framework of cottage country and the near north
• Proficient skill in operating the Microsoft Suite of programs and AutoCad
Working conditions:
This job is located in a professional office and a smart casual dress code applies.
Site inspections will be required from time to time. Mileage is paid by the firm.
Salary:
The firm has a graduated salary scale based on merit that is updated annually for cost of living.
The salary range for this position is $96,000-$130,000 per annum and 3-5 weeks paid vacation.
After a probationary period; a full benefits package with all premiums paid by the firm accompanies this position. This position also enjoys enrolment in the company’s Group Retirement Plan where the firm will match contributions. Membership fees in OPPI or CIP will be paid by the firm.

01/18/2023

In your role as an articling Planner, you will:

• undertake general research of policy, environmental features, mapping and all background materials required for the preparation of reports and applications and presentations;
• undertake site inspections and creating photographic records;
• prepare written materials to accompany applications including correspondence
• attend at Council/Committee meetings and OLT hearings to assist planners
• meeting with staff and fellow team professionals to coordinate background materials to support planning justification and assist with the preparation of reports and formulation of planning opinion and analysis

These duties will require skills in the following areas:

• knowledge of the Planning System in Ontario and planning and related legislation
• knowledge of authorities and jurisdictions of authorities with respect to planning matters
• excellent research skills and knowledge of electronic based systems (eg Land Registry)
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• ability and willingness to work in a team environment inside and outside the firm's office
• knowledge and adherence to ethical practises and OPPI Code of Professional conduct
• general knowledge of mapping systems

Remuneration:
$21.00/hr.

01/18/2023

In your role as a Planning Technician, you will:

• maintain hard and e-shared Client files
• undertake general research of policy, environmental features, mapping and all background materials required for the preparation of reports and applications and presentations;
• update OP, ZBL and By laws in our e-shared files
• undertake site inspections and creating photographic records;
• prepare written materials to accompany applications including correspondence
• attend at Council/Committee meetings and OLT hearings to assist planners
• meeting with staff and fellow team professionals to coordinate background materials to support planning justification and assist with the preparation of reports and formulation of planning opinion and analysis.

These duties will require skills in the following areas:

• knowledge of the Planning System in Ontario and planning and related legislation
• knowledge of authorities and jurisdictions of authorities with respect to planning matters
• excellent research skills and knowledge of electronic based systems (eg Land Registry)
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• ability and willingness to work in a team environment inside and outside the firm's office
• knowledge and adherence to ethical practises and OPPI Code of Professional conduct
• general knowledge of mapping systems

Remuneration:

$21-$23/hr.

01/18/2023

Full-time salaried position Available.

Details:

85 hours bi- weekly, in a professional land use planning firm in Huntsville Ontario in the heart of Muskoka. The position is suited to a planner looking for a challenging experience assisting private sector clients navigate through the planning and development process in cottage country.
The majority of planning proposals and applications are related to recreational residential properties, the firm also has carriage of files for commercial, rural, and industrial development.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide advice and recommendations to clients seeking direction on developing their properties
• Acting as liaison between clients and approval authorities
• Liaise and coordinate related team professional to achieve the clients planning objectives
• Prepare a variety of applications for planning and land use approvals including but not limited to, technical reports, sketches, planning justification reports and general policy review and research to accompany applications
• Liaise with approval authority staff and attend at various committees, boards, and Council
• Prepare appeals and evidence and attend at OLT from time to time
Qualifications
• Minimum Bachelors degree in a planning related discipline
• Five or more years of applied planning experience
• Member in either OPPI CIP or both
• Knowledge of the planning systems in Ontario and the Planning Act and PPS
• Proficient research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Able to work independently
• General knowledge of the geography and planning framework of cottage country and the near north
• Proficient skill in operating the Microsoft Suite of programs and AutoCad

Working conditions:

This job is located in a professional office and a smart casual dress code applies.
Site inspections will be required from time to time. Mileage is paid by the firm.

Salary:

The firm has a graduated salary scale based on merit that is updated annually for cost of living.
The salary range for this position is $96,000-$125,000 per annum and 3-5 weeks paid vacation.
A full benefits package with all premiums paid by the firm accompanies this position. This position also enjoys enrollment in the company’s Group Retirement Benefit Plan where the firm will match contributions. Membership fees in OPPI or CIP will be paid by the firm.

01/13/2023

OUR NEW LOCATION

Find us at 44A King William Street Huntsville, ON P1H 1G3

Questions or Concerns About Planning and Developing?
Contact us at 705.789.9860

05/17/2020

|| WE ARE MOVING ||

Our office currently resides downtown on Main St. and while we plan to stay on Main Street, we will be moving from where we are once it's safe to do so. In the meantime, we are working remotely to better serve you.

We are excited to transition into a space that will work well for both our community and accommodate our growing developments.

Stay tuned for a sneak peak into our new office space!
We can't wait to welcome you back through our front doors.

Downtown Huntsville BIA

05/13/2020

Things are are still moving in the world of planning, albeit moving much slower...

At this time we are continuing to accept inquiries and new clients as our team of Planners are working from home to ensure your applications continue to move forward while staying within the safety parameters we are all doing our best to adhere to at this time. If you have any questions about the planning process in today's world, or how the new laws will affect your own property development, or if you simply require the advice of a Planner, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our team members.

We know this is a stressful time for everyone; rest assured your planning needs will continue to be taken care of.

- The Team at Marie Poirier Planning & Associates Inc.

06/07/2013

06/07/2013

Recent Flood Damage

For all victims of this Spring's flooding caused by abnormal water levels and ice we would like to help. We will waive our normal administration fee and are also offering a special discount on professional services to help you through this period from now until Thanksgiving of this year. Call us at 705-635-9860 for more details.