Urban Planner II

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time
Job Summary

The City of Ottawa's 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.

This role leads or undertakes a wide variety of assigned complex, professional planning services or projects in the unit's area of expertise, including development review, community planning, urban design, research and forecasting, natural systems, rural affairs, economic development, heritage planning, and zoning studies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in the development of the City's Official Plan, Master Plan, and Zoning By-law policies, working closely with stakeholders from across the corporation and from other agencies and the community.
  • Conduct research and analysis to inform planning decisions.
  • Manage projects done by consultants and represent the City, department, branch, or unit on various committees, working groups, and project teams.
  • Contribute to the achievement of departmental and City planning objectives.
Requirements
  • Completion of a 4-year university degree in urban and regional planning, a field related to planning, or the unit's area of expertise.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related and progressively responsible, professional experience in the unit's area of expertise.
  • Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Licensed Architect or Landscape Architect (Full Member) or Registered Professional Geoscientist or Certified Environmental Professional.
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities
  • Work effectively as a leader and team member within 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 technological tools available to assist in efficient and cost-effective program delivery.
  • Understand, initiate, and conduct assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Negotiate with representatives from other departments and outside agencies to identify and achieve common objectives through joint initiatives and contributions.
  • Establish and deliver effective public consultation processes.
  • Communicate effectively and tactfully (orally and in writing) with elected officials, City staff, external agencies, private sector, and members of the public.
  • Prepare and make effective and persuasive presentations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence others and work effectively with people representing a wide range of interests.
  • Commitment to service excellence.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills.
  • Positive, inclusive approach to project development and implementation.
  • Ability to deal with multiple demands and shifting priorities.
  • Client-focused.
Language Requirement

English oral, reading, writing; Designated Bilingual - specific level of language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing

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