Town Planner

Town of Arnprior; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

La ville d'Arnprior recherche un planificateur urbain pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Ce rôle implique l'examen et le traitement des demandes de développement, la préparation de rapports pour le conseil, ainsi que la fourniture de conseils professionnels. Le candidat idéal possède un diplôme en aménagement du territoire et 5 ans d'expérience dans le domaine, impliquant des compétences en communication, négociation et résolution de problèmes.

Qualifications

• Cinq ans d'expérience en planification urbaine ou régionale.
• Connaissance démontrée de la Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire de l'Ontario.
• Compétences en informatique incluant traitement de texte, tableurs et bases de données.

Responsibilities

• Réviser et traiter les demandes d'aménagement du territoire.
• Préparer des rapports pour le Conseil et fournir des conseils professionnels.
• Coordonner des présentations lors de réunions publiques.

Skills

Communication

Négociation

Résolution de problèmes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

The Town of Arnprior is strategically located along the four-lane Trans Canada Highway just past the Ottawa border and is the first major stop in the Ottawa Valley. We offer the conveniences of an urban town with the beauty of nature that comes with being Where the Rivers Meet. If you are interested in working with a dynamic team and like to help make a difference in supporting the community, we encourage you to apply for the Town Planner position for which we are currently recruiting.

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the primary responsibilities for the Town Planner position include (but not limited to) the following:

• Review and process development applications for Official Plan amendments, Zoning by-law amendments, Site Plan Control, subdivision applications, Minor Variance and Consent to Sever;
• Prepare site plan and sub division agreements, prepare and present staff reports to Council recommending approval or rejection of planning and development proposals and negotiate conditions with land developers or professional consultants as it relates to land development proposals;
• Provide expert planning evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) or other quasi-judicial or judicial courts;
• Provide professional planning advice and support to the CAO and Council on matters relating to the development and use of land resources and planning programs;
• Coordinate and make presentations at Public Meetings and respond to public enquiries and complaints in relation to planning matters and development proposals in compliance with applicable laws and policies;
• Manage the Town land inventory and create recommendations to the CAO for property use, disposal or acquisitions, as well as process land sales;
• Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Economic Development Officer on major marketing and economic development initiatives, as well as working with the Chief Building Official with respect to special planning or building related conditions; and
• Act as Secretary/Treasurer and coordinate the activities of the Committee of Adjustment.

The successful candidate will have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

• Under graduate degree in Urban or Regional Planning or related field;
• Five(5)years’ experience in urban or regional planning or related field;
• Demonstrated work knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statement;
• Proficiency in computer skills including the utilization of word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications plus experience with Geographic Information Systems in a municipal government environment;
• Registered Professional Planner(RPP) membership is preferred; and
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and problem solving skills.

START DATE: 09/01/2021

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