Description
Posting Id2704DepartmentPlanning and Building Services DepartmentDivisionPolicy PlanningSectionPolicy Job GradeSEA35 Grade 06Rate of Pay$78,047.00 - $91,812.00 AnnualJob TypePermanent Full TimeEmployee GroupSEA Replacement/New Position ReplacementPosting TypeInternal and ExternalPosting Date08/21/2024 Application Deadline09/06/2024
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Policy, the Planner I (Policy) is responsible for undertaking a wide range of planning assignments related to the development, monitoring and implementation of the Official Plan for the City.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis for various planning policy projects and background studies for long range planning policy development, including preparation of Secondary and Tertiary Plans
- Research and compare other municipalities' planning policies to determine best practices or to develop new initiatives
- Conduct surveys and other methods to gain feedback, synthesize responses and make recommendations to address comments/concerns, as appropriate
- Apply research and monitoring methods (including statistical analysis) to understand and analyze data to gauge the effectiveness of official plan and related implementation tools
- Track general policy amendments to the City's Official Plan, and make recommendations for policy amendments
- Monitor and research planning trends, and report on them when relevant
- Review and analyze development applications for compliance with Official Plan policies for monitoring and research purposes; inform other planners if a proposed development will be affected by a planning study or project underway
- Monitor current development activity and trends to understand how they may impact policy projects and studies currently underway
- Draft staff reports, briefing notes, public notices, web pages, correspondence
- Prepare maps, tables, charts, graphics to easily convey complex information
- Create and maintain project/study websites with up-to-date information regarding background studies
- Prepare and present materials for public consultation and internal staff meetings
- Collect and analyze feedback from stakeholders
- Participate in/facilitate internal and external working groups and workshops; provide insight regarding policy documents and guidelines
- Support Inter-department Initiatives requiring land use related data, relying on primary as well as third party data such as: Census; Transportation For Tomorrow; Employment Survey; MPAC; etc.;
- Review provincial, regional or local initiatives that may affect the City's Official Plan/land use planning; consolidate and provide comments, as appropriate
- Participate in associated workshops and/or working groups, as required
- Assist in the drafting of staff reports regarding planning matters that will form part of the Ontario Land Tribunal record
- Support Clerks in the preparation of records that are required to be forwarded to the Tribunal
- Prepare materials and evidence for hearing events, and the resolution of appeals as directed
- Update City records regarding status of appeals, hearing events, and outcomes related to matters before the Tribunal
- Attend hearing events, as requested.
- Provide planning-related information to stakeholders as requested via phone, email, or in person
- Maintain knowledge of the City's processes in order to respond effectively to enquiries
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Degree in Urban Planning or related discipline
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and/or Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
- Full membership is an asset
- 2 years experience in land use planning
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, Provincial Plans, and other related legislation
- Proficiency in computer skills (word processing, data management, and presentation/publishing software); proficiency with design and GIS software is an asset
- Knowledge regarding the practical application of planning legislation, provincial planning documents, regional and local planning documents, and the role of regulatory tools
- Knowledge of planning policy research and analysis, formulation and implementation
- Effective time management skills to handle competing priorities with varying deadlines
- Customer service skills
- Ability to work on a team and independently
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
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Occasional attendance at Council meetings outside core business hours
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
Contact
For more information, or to submit your application, please visit our website at:
jobs.richmondhill.ca/job-invite/2704/
jobs.richmondhill.ca/job-invite/2704/
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