Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Coordinator will process and prepare reports with respect to planning applications made under the Planning Act and applications for alterations to heritage properties submitted to the City made under the Ontario Heritage Act.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Process and prepare reports with respect to planning applications made under the Planning Act and applications for alterations to heritage properties made under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Assist in the preparation and implementation of planning studies and research projects pertaining to heritage matters such as best practices in conservation, funding mechanisms for heritage properties, and others.
Carry out data collection and maintenance analysis including the maintenance of the City’s Heritage Properties Register.
Provide heritage process information and advice to members of the public and assist in general administration.
Guide applicants and the public through the heritage permit process, including navigating the City’s DASH application system.
Handle multiple tasks with changing priorities and present information and issues in a clear and concise manner.
Perform a variety of duties related to properties of heritage significance, including reviewing proposals for alteration and providing technical and research support and advice on heritage planning policies, guidelines and objectives to the public applicants and other City Departments.
Review, create and maintain content and activities for the Heritage Resource Centre.
Provide support to various Heritage Properties Committee working groups.
Present reports and recommendations to Heritage Properties Committee.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Competencies
4 year university degree in planning, geography, history or equivalent
1 year experience in planning/heritage planning, heritage consulting, or heritage policy creation/review
Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Heritage Act
Experience with municipal heritage processes is considered an asset
Knowledge and experience with planning procedures and processes, the Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statement is considered an asset
Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities
Ability to present information and issues in a clear and concise manner to committees and working groups
Effective interpersonal skills
Well-developed facilitation and problem solving skills
Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
Ability to provide own vehicle
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
Regular Full-Time, 35 hours per week
CUPE
$31.45 - $39.21 per hour plus benefits, vacation, pension
Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca
Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
