Planner II (Temporary Full-Time)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor and the technical direction and guidance of a Senior Planner, undertakes moderately complex assignments related to development approvals, planning, and policy development.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates as a member of a project team.
2. Undertakes a broad spectrum of projects related to planning activities and policy development.
3. Performs detailed analysis of development proposals, makes recommendations, and provides professional planning opinions utilizing best planning principles.
4. Prepares comments, reports, and by-laws for presentation to Committees and Council.
5. Performs detailed analysis and work associated with the processing of plans of subdivision and condominium.
6. Negotiates and prepares site plan, subdivision, condominium, development charge, development, and other agreements.
7. Provides information to the public and the development community on matters relating to land use planning.
8. Prepares Planning Section comments to the Committee of Adjustment.
9. Participates in the development of processes and policies as required.
10. Participates in the preparation of documents and materials for Ontario Municipal Board Hearings and may appear, as required, at the Ontario Municipal Board or other tribunals.
11. Represents the Section on internal and external committees and at community meetings related to planning matters.
12. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Honours Degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline; and
• Two years of land use planning experience preferably in a municipal environment; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act and other related provincial legislation.
• Must have and maintain or attain accreditation as a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario (full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute) within 6 years of hire.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with members of City Council, the Committee of Adjustment, superiors, co-workers, and the general public.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation.
• May be required to attend meetings outside of regular working hours.

Additional Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: photos, certificates with photo ID, driver’s licenses, police records checks. These will be requested if you are the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information collected is used to determine employment eligibility. Questions should be directed to Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division.

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

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