CURRENT CAREERS

• Planner / PROJECT MANAGER

• SENIOR PLANNER / PROJECT MANAGER

• Office Administrator

• MARKETING COORDINATOR

Planner / PROJECT MANAGER

Polocorp Inc is looking for an Planner with 4 – 6 years experience to join our office in Kitchener. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a tight-knit, collaborative team of diverse professionals. If you are enthusiastic, self-driven and creative, this position offers tremendous opportunity for growth within a dynamic company with an entrepreneurial spirit.

For over 40 years, Polocorp Inc has been at the forefront of sustainable and community-focused development, creating diverse and lasting communities. With projects throughout Southern Ontario, we are experienced in a range of project types and scales, ranging from high-density infill to low-rise greenfield development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit planning applications such as Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, Site Plans, Minor Variances, and Severances
• Manage application process from submission to decision
• Prepare written materials including Planning Justification Reports, letters and other supporting materials
• Contribute to all aspects of planning and design process from early property analysis and visioning through to the preparation of development plans and regulations
• Participate in a broad range of project types including high-density infill to greenfield communities
• Review and provide comment on development concepts, site plans and plans of subdivision
• Liaise with clients, municipal staff and consultants
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including subconsultants, in support of planning applications
• Attend and present to Council and Committee meetings
• Undertake policy and regulatory due diligence on prospective properties to identify opportunities and constraints
• Monitor relevant planning policy and legislative changes

Required skills/experience:

• Minimum of 4 – 6 years of related professional experience
• A degree in Urban Planning or related field from an accredited university or college
• Full Membership in OPPI/CIP  required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Some graphic communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as online meeting applications such as Teams and Zoom
• Strong understand of urban planning and urban design theory and practice within Ontario

SENIOR PLANNER / PROJECT MANAGER

Polocorp Inc is looking for an Senior Planner with 10+ years experience to join our office in Kitchener. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a tight-knit, collaborative team of diverse professionals. If you are enthusiastic, self-driven and creative, this position offers tremendous opportunity for growth within a dynamic company with an entrepreneurial spirit.

For over 40 years, Polocorp Inc has been at the forefront of sustainable and community-focused development, creating diverse and lasting communities. With projects throughout Southern Ontario, we are experienced in a range of project types and scales, ranging from high-density infill to low-rise greenfield development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit planning applications such as Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, Site Plans, Minor Variances, and Severances

• Manage application process from submission to decision

• Prepare written materials including Planning Justification Reports, letters and other supporting materials

• Contribute to all aspects of planning and design process from early property analysis and visioning through to the preparation of development plans and regulations

• Participate in a broad range of project types including high-density infill to greenfield communities

• Review and provide comment on development concepts, site plans and plans of subdivision

• Liaise with clients, municipal staff and consultants

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including subconsultants, in support of planning applications

• Attend and present to Council and Committee meetings

• Undertake policy and regulatory due diligence on prospective properties to identify opportunities and constraints

• Monitor relevant planning policy and legislative changes

QualifcationS:

• Minimum of 10+ years of related professional experience

• A degree in Urban Planning or related field from an accredited university or college

• Full Membership in OPPI/CIP required

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Some graphic communication skills

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting

• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organization skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as online meeting applications such as Teams and Zoom

• Strong understand of urban planning and urban design theory and practice within Ontario.

Office Administrator

Polocorp Inc is looking for an Office Administrator with 2+ years experience to join our office in Kitchener. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a tight-knit, collaborative team of diverse professionals. If you are enthusiastic, self-driven and creative, this position offers tremendous opportunity for growth within a dynamic company with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Under the guidance of the General Manager, the Office Administrator is Polocorp Inc.’s first point of contact for all guests. Specifically, they provide administrative support by answering phones, greeting visitors, preparing meeting rooms, sorting, and distributing mail, among other tasks as needed.

The Office Administrator must be well-organized, communicate effectively, and have good time management skills. Furthermore, they must have excellent customer service skills, be problem solvers, and be able to gracefully assist customers and visitors.

For over 40 years, Polocorp Inc has been at the forefront of sustainable and community-focused development, creating diverse and lasting communities. With projects throughout Southern Ontario, we are experienced in a range of project types and scales, ranging from high-density infill to low-rise greenfield development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for the General Manager, covering vacation as needed
• Support in the coordination of schedules and the management of calendars for the Co-CEOs to ensure that activities are properly scheduled and that there are no conflicts
• Assist visitors, directing them to the appropriate area and offering coffee / water when needed
• General administrative tasks such as taking notes, creating meeting agendas & minutes
• Create meeting agendas, take meeting minutes and distribute as needed
• Maintain and organise the filing system, both electronic and hard copies
• Help colleagues with administrative duties
• Answer, forward, and screen calls.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and parcels
• Perform additional related duties as assigned
• Duties may include maintaining social media presence

Qualifcations:

• High school diploma or a general education degree (GED)
• 2+ years of relevant office experience
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Social Media expertise
• Excellent phone skills
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Polocorp Inc is looking for Marketing Coordinator with 5+ years experience to join our office in Kitchener. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a tight-knit, collaborative team of diverse professionals. If you are enthusiastic, self-driven and creative, this position offers tremendous opportunity for growth within a dynamic company with an entrepreneurial spirit.

The Marketing Coordinator oversees executing our marketing strategy and is responsible for developing, implementing, tracking, and optimizing our digital and conventional marketing initiatives across many marketing channels.

This position is critical to Polocorp Inc.’s ability to generate revenue. The Marketing Coordinator will oversee the strategic planning of promotional materials, sales techniques, and other department activities. The Marketing Specialist develops fresh campaigns, advertising copy, and other marketing materials.

To execute successful marketing campaigns, the Marketing Coordinator must be creative, highly self-motivated, proactive, and have a working grasp of contemporary marketing tools, platforms, applications, tracking methods, and tactics.

For over 40 years, Polocorp Inc has been at the forefront of sustainable and community-focused development, creating diverse and lasting communities. With projects throughout Southern Ontario, we are experienced in a range of project types and scales, ranging from high-density infill to low-rise greenfield development

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and carrying out marketing strategies
• Conducting competitive research and analysis
• Doing market research to determine customer trends and habits
• Setting goals and objectives in order to reach our customers through the most appropriate marketing methods (digital and traditional)
• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing partners through prospecting and networking
• Increasing brand exposure through marketing initiatives
• SEO analysis and monitoring
• Tracking and reporting on key metrics
• Ensuring marketing initiatives result in conversions or increased revenues
• Developing marketing materials for our website and other marketing channels
• Providing marketing support to the marketing team by exhibiting competence in a variety of areas such as optimization, advertising, social media, direct marketing, and event organizing
• Taking on additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifcations:

• Diploma in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years experience within the marketing field
• Thorough understanding of numerous marketing and analytics tools, platforms, and applications
• Proficient with internet marketing technologies and up to speed on industry trends
• Experience in using video creation/editing tools
• In-depth understanding of SEO practices and analysis
• Experience in creating SEO audits
• Experience with data collection methods (polls, focus groups, surveys, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and analytical and critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent planning, organizing, and project management abilities.