Planner, Heritage

Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can **_make a difference_**_._

**The Opportunity**

Reporting directly to the Manager, Strategic Policy Planning, this position will provide support for the Town’s Bill 23 Heritage Designation Prioritization Strategy, created in response to recent legislative amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act by Bill 23. The role is responsible for the research and evaluation of listed, non-designated properties under Ontario Regulation 9/06, and administration of Ontario Heritage Act legislated requirements related to designation; advisement on matters related to the Ontario Heritage Act; implementation of cultural heritage policies and projects consistent with the Town’s Official Plan, and in line with the Provincial Policy Statement, the Ontario Heritage Act, and other supporting policies legislation; and liaison to the municipal heritage advisory committee. As the Planner, Heritage you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

- Undertake research and evaluation of listed, non-designated properties for the purposes of designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Town’s Bill 23 Heritage Designation Prioritization Strategy.
- Review and analyze cultural heritage studies, information, and reports, including but not limited to Cultural Heritage Impact Assessments, Heritage Conservation Plans, Archaeological Assessments, and Heritage Documentation Reports
- Provide heritage information and advice to members of the public, staff, Heritage Caledon, and Council
- Support the Town in appeals related to heritage matters and act as an Expert Witness at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings, as required
- Support Municipal Heritage Committee, through coordination of subcommittee meetings, preparation of reports and other materials
- Contribute to the implementation of Town heritage projects including new policies, standards, guidelines, studies, community visions, reports, and other heritage initiatives
- Attend site visits for evaluation of the cultural heritage value, alteration of properties, or review of heritage grants, and/or other heritage-related matters as determined necessary
- Promote heritage awareness through outreach initiatives, collaboration with heritage stakeholder groups, and public consultation

This position offers an hourly rate range of $52.84 to $64.76.
- Applications for this posting will be accepted until filled._