Description
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Description
What you’ll do
- Review all planning applications with regard to the purpose of the proposed development and confirming the site location using the GIS portal
- Verify proposed developments are in compliance with applicable planning legislation by referencing the County’s Official Plan and other local official plans, Provincial Plans, and the Provincial Policy Statement
- Ensure planning applications are processed in accordance with the Planning Act, meeting all applicable timelines
- Prepare and present planning reports and recommendations to Public meetings, Council, and Committee
- Collaborate with the Manager and Director, and other internal and external stakeholders in maintaining the official plan
- Monitor changes to provincial policy and propose required updates to Official Plan policies as required
- Work with Planning consultants on major Official Plan updates and Official Plan Amendments
- Proactively engage and foster collaborative relationships with Council, community stakeholders and project partners to leverage land use planning controls and processes that will positively benefit the County and local municipalities
- Act as a representative for the County at meetings with Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), etc.
- Act as an expert witness at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll bring
- A post-secondary degree in Urban, Regional, or Land Use Planning or related field.
- 3 years planning experience.
- Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
- Experience in interpreting and implementing the Ontario Provincial Planning Act, the Ontario Heritage Act, Provincial and Regional plans and polices, municipal official plan policies, zoning by-law, urban design and architectural guidelines and Heritage Conservation District plans.
- Experience preparing business plans, performance indicators and operating and capital budgets.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ArcGIS.
- Familiar with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in a planning environment.
- Knowledge of strategic planning and change management design, process, and implementation strategies to optimize both quality and cost-effectiveness of delivery of services.
- Knowledge of current and emerging planning and growth management techniques, urban design and cultural heritage matters, and familiarity with sustainable development techniques.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
Salary & Benefits
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $49.78 – $58.24 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid)
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact
Email: hr@dufferincounty.ca
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