Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Posted: 30-Aug-24
Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full Time
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Job Details:
Full-Time (CUPE 1329)
current area of focus: 1 Development, 1 Policy
Posting Status:
This posting is open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on September 13, 2024.
We offer:
• A hybrid work schedule
• A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive health plan complemented with life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things
Reporting to the Manager, Planning – Planning Services, Planners provide advice and direction on a variety of planning, development, policy, and growth issues, and which may include:
• processing, evaluating and making recommendations on development proposals and applications.
• undertaking planning work related to policy research, formulation, and implementation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Working in a collaborative, professional team environment, interprets and provides advice on the Town’s Official Plan(s), Zoning By-law(s), the Planning Act and other planning related legislation.
- Works with minimal supervision, examining, analyzing and evaluating a wide range of development applications including but not limited to plans of subdivision, plans of condominium, Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments, site plan applications, part lot control exemptions, as well as Committee of Adjustment applications (variances and consents).
- Reviews, evaluates and presents the town’s planning position through reports and studies before Town Council, including various committees, agencies, municipalities, ministries, Boards, Tribunals and the general public.
- Works with minimal supervision, examining, analyzing and evaluating development applications for conformity to legislation, as well as resolve conflicts on planning and development matters through negotiation and mediation.
- Recommends and prepares amendments to the Oakville Official Plan(s) and Zoning By-law(s).
- Reviews and evaluates planning studies, policies, and programs, and provides comments and recommendations to Council and various authorities.
- Undertakes background research and analysis on land use, demographic, economic, urban design, environmental and development related issues.
- Develops and facilitates public and stakeholder engagement of planning applications, projects and policy matters.
- Provides assistance and advice to other planners on policy proposals and development applications.
- Works directly with consultants on planning studies.
- Reviews and evaluates planning studies, policies, and programs, and provides comments and recommendations to Council and various authorities.
- Establishes a co-ordinated position working with other departments and agencies on various planning matters including the Planning District teams.
- Composes and delivers written and verbal reports to municipal officials, the public, Committees and Council.
- Monitors, evaluates and responds to existing and emerging Provincial, Regional and other planning initiatives.
- Coordinates projects with Strategic business staff and/or clerical staff.
- Provides assistance to persons inquiring about various planning matters.
- Provides expert planning opinion before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals.
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Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills:
- A post-secondary degree in Planning, or a related discipline such as Geography, Environmental Studies, combined with at least three years of relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of Planning Act and other provincial legislation (i.e. Condominium Act, Municipal Act) and provincial policies.
- Demonstrated ability to address planning applications which require the resolution of technical and/or urban design related issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex issues to a variety of audiences, with attention to detail.
The ability to think strategically, problem solve, negotiate and mediate to resolve conflicts is essential. - A solid understanding of legislation, policy and implementation instruments is required and the ability to interpret and understand technical reports and drawings, and relate them to Provincial, Conservation Authority, and Town policies
- The successful candidate is able to foster and sustain positive internal and external relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member, and has excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to respond to multiple, conflicting and shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Experience in providing expert testimony at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- Strong preference for Membership in OPPI (or eligible for full membership); full membership in Canadian Institute of Planners would be considered an asset.
- Essential for the candidate to be flexible and capable of working extra hours, attend evening meetings.
- The successful candidate will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties and corporate business
DATED: August 26, 2024
This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.