Graduate​/Assistant Planner​/Planner

Overview Our Story

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives.

In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people.

Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal.

This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.

Working as part of an experienced and driven team to deliver outstanding advice on a wide range of development projects and planning issues. You will be providing first-rate support to more senior members of the team on major, complex projects as well as providing first rate advice and support to other parts of the business.

The role will focus on assisting with a broad mix of planning instructions involving:

• Diligent and timely research and analysis
• The provision of advice on the planning potential of land and property
• The provision of advice that assists in the formulation of development proposals which meet Client requirements
• The provision of advice that assesses and weighs the opportunities and risks presented by the planning system
• The preparation and submission of applications for planning permission, for the approval of Reserved Matters
• For the approval of details required by condition and for other consents including advertisement consent and heritage consents
• The preparation and submission of representations responding to development plan and similar consultations
• The preparation of Reports, Briefing Notes, Hearing Statements, Instructions to Counsel, Proofs of Evidence etc
• Diligent and sensitive liaison with local planning authorities and stakeholders
• Regular and frequent reporting to the Client
• Adherence to agreed programmes for the delivery of project outputs and advice
• Regular and frequent assessment of risks which might impact upon meeting Client objectives; and
• A business-like approach to invoicing and debt management.

Assisting with the implementation of the Team’s Business Plan (i.e. helping grow the business through a variety of practice development activities).

The successful candidate will be:

• Working towards or already a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Inquisitorial and a problem solver
• Highly analytical and numerate
• A good verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• A good writer; and
• Ambitious and enthusiastic

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our…