Planner
Stratford, ON, Canada
Full Time
Experienced
Employment Opportunity
| Position: | Planner |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Employment Status: | Full-time |
| Reporting To: | Manager of Planning |
| Union Affiliation: | Non-union |
| Posting Date: | April 18, 2024 |
| Closing Date | May 2, 2024 at 4:30pm |
| Position Summary: | If you are eager to work in a team-based organization that expects employees to exercise critical thinking, make reasonable decisions and build organizational capabilities, then you are who we are looking for. Perth County is recruiting for the position of Planner to join the Planning division. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in providing a range of planning services to the County and member municipalities. To research and review planning issues, implement suitable policy and planning initiatives, and to process development applications. |
| Primary Responsibilities: |
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to daily written and verbal inquiries relating to development review and general planning information in a manner that is both timely and accurate
- Provide expertise in the review and timely evaluation of planning applications in respect of regulation, provincial policy, the Official Plan and implementing zoning by-laws
- Present development applications and provide a professional opinion to County Council and local Councils
- Provide support and guidance to applicants on the application requirements and process
- Conduct site inspections to determine suitability of development applications
- Prepare witness statements and appear as an expert witness when required at the Ontario Land Tribunal
- Maintain a high level of service and collaboration with County Council, local Municipalities and the various divisions within them
- Provide technical advice and problem-solving assistance regarding planning matters to other County Departments, CAO, Council and to the lower tier municipalities as assigned by the Manager
- Liaise with regulatory officials at the federal, provincial and municipal levels
- Assist the Manager in monitoring the operating performance of the Planning and Development Department against established procedures and standards
- Assist the Senior Policy Planner with the development of new planning policies and regular review of existing policies related to development applications and long-range projects
| Qualifications: |
- Successfully completed University education in a planning discipline or equivalent with related experience
- Registered Professional Planner – RPP/MCIP, or candidate
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a planning role
- Proficient understanding of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Official Plans, Zoning By-laws and related legislation and regulations
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong oral and written skills
- Critical thinking and strategic planning skills
- Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, collaboration, policy writing, report writing and presentation skills
- Proficiency in multiple computer software applications including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite and GIS viewing software
| Shift: | Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week) with some night meetings. |
| Salary Range: | $82,609.80 - $96,623.80 (based on Perth County’s 2024 salary grid). |
| Our Benefits: |
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Those interested may submit their application online at www.perthcounty.ca/employment by May 2, 2024 at 4:30 pm. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received.
Interviews may be done virtually.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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