About MP Planning

MP Planning & Associates is a respected land use planning firm in Huntsville, Ontario. We guide clients through the planning and development process with professionalism, practical advice, and a conservation minded approach suited to Muskoka’s unique landscape.

We work with recreational residential, commercial, rural, and industrial clients, supported by trusted surveyors, engineers, and biologists. Our team is known for clear communication, well prepared deliverables, and respectful representation before Councils, Committees, and the Ontario Land Tribunal.

We continue the legacy of our founder, Marie Poirier, whose long career set the standard for integrity and thoughtful planning.

Current Career Opportunities

Registered Professional Planner (RPP) (Full Time | Huntsville, Ontario)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Land Planner to join our team. This position is ideal for a planner who enjoys diverse files, practical problem solving, and guiding clients through land use processes in cottage country.

This is a full time salaried role, eighty five hours bi weekly, with work completed in our professional office in Huntsville.

About the Role

Registered Professional Planner (RPP) - Full Time | Huntsville, Ontario

The successful candidate will work directly with clients, approval authorities, and professional partners to advance planning applications and development proposals throughout Muskoka and the near north.

You will be involved in recreational residential planning, as well as commercial, rural, and industrial projects, and you will support clients through every stage of the planning process.

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

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.

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

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.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter in confidence to: admin@mpplanning.com or apply on Indeed.