Planner, Community Initiatives

City of Burlington; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading municipality as a Planner in Community Initiatives, where you'll engage in strategic planning and policy formulation to shape the future of Burlington. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, report preparation, and compliance with planning legislation, all while working in a hybrid model that promotes flexibility and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mobile and hybrid working arrangements

Great pension and benefits package

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years relevant professional planning experience.
• At least 1 year of policy planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning advice and undertake community engagement.
• Prepare staff reports and public presentations for Council.
• Monitor and review policies from other levels of government.

Skills

Urban Planning

Geography

Data Analysis

Education

University Degree in Urban Planning

Membership in Canadian Institute of Planners

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$90,970.00/yr - CA$113,713.00/yr

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Employment Status: Full Time Permanent

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Department: Community Planning

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall located at 426 Brant Street, Burlington, ON. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Community Initiatives, this position is responsible for undertaking planning work to provide an advanced level of planning knowledge and expertise assisting with formulating long-range plans, policies and strategic initiatives in alignment with Provincial and Regional policies and plans. Undertakes stakeholder and community engagement on planning policy projects and provide recommendations to Council and senior management. In addition, this position is responsible for authoring reports and recommendations to Council on matters relating to the City’s land use policy, development applications, Official Plan amendments, Community Planning Permit, rezoning and subdivision applications.

Responsibilities

The Planner, Community Initiatives will be responsible to:

• Function as a member of the Policy and Community Team to provide strategic planning advice related to policy directions and planning studies completed in support of development proposals and applications.
• Undertake, coordinate or review studies, research projects and data analysis relating to land use, environmental assessments, delegated approvals, secondary plans, feasibility and market studies, demographics and other statistical analysis related to land use policy issues, including agency circulation, public consultation and monitoring of status.
• Ensure compliance of recommendations, decisions and actions within the framework of Provincial planning legislation, Regional and City Official Plans, regulatory approvals and other relevant documents.
• Provide assistance and advice to other planners on policy proposals and development applications, including proposals for Official Plan and Zoning amendments, Community Planning Permit applications, plans of subdivision, condominium, minor variance, consents and site plan.
• Prepare staff reports and public presentations through Council workshops, Committee of the Whole, Council, and advisory committees. Meet with Councillors as required.
• Prepare study terms of reference and manage technical consultants related to matters such as land use, urban design, green infrastructure, land market and economics, transit/transportation, demographics, natural heritage, and servicing.
• Monitor, review and comment on policies and initiatives from other levels of government and agencies including existing and emerging Provincial, Regional and other planning initiatives. Provide recommendations to Council and senior management.
• Appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals to give expert evidence on the City's behalf as it relates to planning matters.
• Participate on Division and Corporate project teams.
• Assist in implementing the City's Strategic Plan.

Requirements

University Degree in Urban Planning, Geography or related field. Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and/or Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is an asset. Two (2) to four (4) years relevant professional planning work experience at the municipal level, and at least one (1) year of policy planning experience is required. A strong working knowledge of computer applications, spreadsheets and databases. This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [e-mail] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting

• Industries

  Government Administration and Community Development and Urban Planning

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