Junior Planner

Development Services is seeking one (1) temporary Junior Planner. This contract position is available, due to additional funding, from May 2024 until April 2026.

**Purpose of position and profile**:
The Junior Planner will assist with planning projects associated with the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) and will provide support by gathering data, producing reports, creating advertising materials, creating and reviewing requests for proposals, and assisting with the department’s day-to-day Planning needs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assists with collecting and managing data related to housing and population
- Create brochures, pamphlets, web page, social media other promotional information
- Assist with implementation of any housing initiatives
- Draft requests for proposal (RFPs)
- Assist as a project manager for approved RFP’s
- Develop and implement strategies, policies and regulations to encourage housing
- Develop and execute media strategies to increase engagement and awareness related to the HAF initiatives
- Track project progress and communicate its status to management and project stakeholders; maintain project documentation, plans and reports; and co-ordinate tasks with external stakeholders as required
- Assists the Planning Division in day-to-day activities
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Requirements**:

- University degree in a Planning Program or a related discipline (e.g., Political Science, Economic Development)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ARCGIS
- Strong effective organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, proposal writing, and public relations skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups
- Sound independent judgment and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated social media skills including creating compelling content for different platforms
- Valid Class G Drivers License, licensed to drive in Ontario, and use of a vehicle

**Working conditions**:

- Generally operates within an office environment, but may be required to complete office site work for data collection

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $63,147.00-$78,034.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-30