Norfolk County planner evaluating development applications, preparing planning reports and guiding land-use decisions. Supporting sustainable growth, public participation and municipal policy projects in Ontario.
Responsibilities
Review, evaluate and process development applications, including land use amendments, site plans, subdivisions, condominiums, official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, severances and minor variances
Evaluate development proposals for compliance with agency requirements, planning principles, provincial policies and municipal regulations
Provide planning advice and respond to land use planning inquiries from staff, Council, developers and citizens
Prepare planning reports, recommendations, official plan amendments, by-laws, conditions and development-related agreements
Conduct site inspections and review site plans under Section 41 of the Planning Act
Support public access, participation, public meetings, public information sessions and Committee of Adjustment processes
Undertake long-range policy planning projects, Official Plan and Zoning By-law reviews, growth management studies and other special projects
Attend Council, Committee, public and other meetings and represent Planning and Realty Services
Coordinate County and divisional initiatives and act as a departmental liaison
Oversee major planning development projects, reports and studies as assigned
Mentor, coach and provide leadership to planners, planning students and co-op students
Work after hours for public, Council, committee and open house meetings when necessary
Requirements
Minimum four (4) year post-secondary degree in Land Use Planning or related field such as Geography or Urban Studies
Junior Planner: over three (3) months up to one (1) year related experience
Planner: over two up to and including three years of related experience
Senior Planner: over four up to and including five years’ experience in land use planning
Candidate membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) within 5 years of hire (Junior Planner preferred; Planner required)
Senior Planner: Full Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners in good standing
Senior Planner: Registered Professional Planner
Knowledge of Ontario planning legislation, Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement and applicable municipal/provincial legislation
GIS experience or understanding and quantitative/statistical analysis skills
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