• Job Description

  Req#: 3414

  About Our Organization

  When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

  As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

  Job Summary

  Resumes are being accepted for the temporary position of Planner I - Development. Reporting to the Manager of Development Planning, the successful candidate will assist in a wide range of development functions including committee of adjustment and site plan as well as quality customer service. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

  Your role

  • Responsible for a full range of planning activities related to land use and development with a focus on plan review/ approvals (Committee of Adjustment, Site Plan approval, Demolition Control, minor development applications)
  • Coordinate general inquiries and questions related to the planning function to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • provide professional planning advice on development submissions and reports.
  • Assist the Manager of Development Planning and the Development Planners with research related to development applications and best practice reviews.
  • Present evidence at appeal hearings and other tribunals, as required.
  • Facilitate and support public consultation.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Considerable experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field and 2 – 3 years planning experience, preferably in a municipal development planning environment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planner’s Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planning (CIP).
  • Must possess a valid Class “G” driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful
  • candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
  • Knowledge and skills in planning practices and procedures, and interpretation of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), Provincial Growth Plan and other relevant legislation, policies and guidelines
  • Ability to work effectively in both team situations and with minimal supervision
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to set priorities, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the public.
  • Ability to prepare presentations and present to hearings and tribunals.
  • Ability to provide a solution oriented, customer service approach using good judgement, creativity and strategic thinking.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding environment
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  • Experience in computer aided drafting and modeling (i.e. AutoCAD, SketchUp), and AMANDA is an asset

  Rate

  $39.18 -$48.08/hour

  How to apply

  Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

  The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

  Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

• About the company

  Guelph (/ɡwɛlf/ GWELF; 2016 Canadian Census population 131,794) is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada.

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