Planner

**Town of Lunenburg**:
**Planner**:
**FULL TIME**
**Department of Community Development**
**Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia**

Located o Nova Scotia’s beautiful south Shore, the Town of Lunenburg is a diverse and vibrant community of +2300 year-round residents with numerous seasonal residents. Lunenburg is a coastal town offering a multitude of cultural and recreational opportunities, which supports a quality of lifestyle and is within a short driving distance of Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Lunenburg maintains a diverse balance of initiatives that focus on community environment and development providing quality municipal services to the community, is a priority. Lunenburg Town Council and staff are committed to ensuring residents, business owners and visitors fully enjoy the best of Lunenburg a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

**Summary**
The Planner will support and participate in projects of studies in one or more areas of expertise such as Development Review, Community Planning and Regional Planning.

**Responsibilities**:

- Co-ordinate with Senior Planner/Heritage Officer and Director of Community Development with administration and implementation of the Town’s Comprehensive Community Plan
- Assists with the management and administration of the Town’s Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-Law and Subdivision By-Law
- Manage and administrate assigned planning projects
- Conducts Site Visits
- Supports, prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on planning proposals to Boards, Council, Planning Advisory Committee
- Advises the public, lawyers, real estate agents on zoning as well as subdivision regulations
- Advises and makes recommendations on community development policies and procedures, related to land use planning and development programs as well as any strategic corporate initiatives
- Researches, analyzes, and compiles information and statistical data and trends and supports the development of policy options on planning and heritage issues
- Supports and assists the Regional Accessibility Co-ordinator and the Regional Accessibility Committee with particular attention to the implementation of the Town’s Accessibility Plan

**What You Possess**:
Education and Experience:

- University degree in Planning from an accredited planning program, Master’s level a strong asset
- Membership in Canadian Institute of Planner including the regional/provincial affiliate or become a member within three (3) years of date of employment
- Be Licensed as a Licensed Professional Planner as per the Nova Scotia Professional Planners Act or become a licensed member within three (3) years of date of employment
- Experience working in a municipal government environment and general knowledge of the development industry are considered assets
- Experience in land use regulation, subdivision approval processes, planning approvals and policy development are considered assets
- Membership in the Nova Scotia Municipal Development Officers Association or willing to become a member within three years of date of employment

Technical /Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

- Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning including cross-functional knowledge in volving other disciplines, e.g., heritage, engineering, recreational design principles, universal design, and smart growth principles
- Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills along with strong interpersonal and facilitation skills are required

Competencies:

- Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation

**Work Conditions**:

- This is an **In Office,** Permanent Full-time position
- Office environment

**We Offer**:
A competitive Salary commensurate with experience. The Town of Lunenburg offers a comprehensive Benefits package.

**Closing Date: February 03, 2023**

Please send cover letter and resume in confidence to:

- The Town of Lunenburg is committed to the fundamental principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and Accessibility Act._

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Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : Experience an asset