JOB SUMMARY

The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development department is responsible for the planning and delivery of growth activities, including long range land use planning, the City’s long-term infrastructure plan, the management of capital investments, development approvals, delivering on major city-building projects and identifying opportunities to foster economic prosperity.

You undertake, or participate in, a variety of assigned professional planning services or projects, including research, analysis and preparation of technical reports in the unit’s area of expertise (e.g. Research and Forecasting, Development Review, Community Planning, Urban Design, Heritage Services).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in urban and regional planning, or a field related to planning or the unit’s area of expertise (such as landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, urban geography, engineering, environmental planning)

Minimum of 1 year of related and progressively responsible, professional experience in the unit’s area of expertise

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable legislation, policies and practices (for example, Planning Act, Municipal Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Heritage Act, Building Code Act, Environmental Protection Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Conservation Authorities Act, City Official Plan and Master Plans, Development Approvals process, Environmental Management Systems)
• Global, national and local initiatives, agreements and agencies related to environmental management (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, International Standards Organization, etc.)
• Municipal planning principles and practices
• Public consultation practices
• Project management principles and practices
• Available computer technology and tools

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people/stakeholders representing a wide range of interests
• Problem-solving, research and analytical skills
• Function as a leader and team member in a multi-disciplinary and technical environment
• Monitor and synthesize information from a variety of sources to establish future directions, research and data collection needs, environmental trends, program elements and resources
• Understand and use available technological tools that assist in efficient and cost-effective program delivery
• Carry out work assignments with minimal supervision
• Negotiate with representatives from other departments and outside agencies to identify and achieve common objectives through joint initiatives and contributions
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with elected officials, City staff, external agencies, private sector and members of the public, including the ability to facilitate consensus/compromise between internal and/or external stakeholders with divergent agendas/interests
• Positive, inclusive approach to project development and implementation
• Ability to deal with multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Client-focused
• Results-oriented