Planner II

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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Job Specific Information:

Should this temporary vacancy be filled by a regular full-time employee, seniority and benefits will continue in the normal manner and the regular employee will continue to maintain normal, full-time status for the duration of the appointment. If it becomes known that the position is permanent, it will be reposted and filled in the normal fashion.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor and the technical direction and guidance of a Senior Planner, undertakes moderately complex assignments related to development approvals, planning and policy development.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates as a member of a project team.
• Undertakes a broad spectrum of projects related to planning activities and policy development.
• Performs detailed analysis of development proposals, makes recommendations, and provides professional planning opinions utilizing best planning principles.
• Prepares comments, reports, and by-laws for presentation to Committees and Council.
• Performs detailed analysis and work associated with the processing of plans of subdivision and condominium.
• Negotiates and prepares site plan, subdivision, condominium, development charge, development, and other agreements.
• Provides information to the public and the development community on matters relating to land use planning.
• Prepares Planning Section comments to the Committee of Adjustment.
• Participates in the development of processes and policies as required.
• Participates in the preparation of documents and materials for Ontario Municipal Board Hearings and may appear, as required, at the Ontario Municipal Board or other tribunals.
• Represents the Section on internal and external committees and at community meetings related to planning matters.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Honours Degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline; and
• Two years of land use planning experience preferably in a municipal environment; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act and other related provincial legislation.
• Must have and maintain or attain accreditation as a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario (full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute) within 6 years of hire.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with members of City Council, the Committee of Adjustment, superiors, co-workers, and the general public.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation.
• May be required to attend meetings outside of regular working hours.

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification.
• Driver’s licences.
• Police records checks.

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866.

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.