Planner

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work setting**:

- Office
- Rural area
- Municipal government
**Tasks**:

- Compile and analyze data on factors affecting land use
- Confer with appropriate authorities and interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans
- Prepare and recommend land development concepts and plans for zoning, subdivisions, transportation, public utilities, community facilities, parks, agricultural and other land uses
- Prepare plans for environmental protection
- Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings
- Review and evaluate proposals for land use and development plans and prepare recommendations
- Administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
- Formulate long-range objectives and policies relative to future land use and the protection of the environment
- Conduct research
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Driver's License
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
- Membership in a provincial or territorial planning institute
**Type of service and repair**:

- Geographic Information System (GIS)
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- ArcGIS
- MS Office
**Area of specialization**:

- Land planning and development
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Public transportation is not available
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
**Long term benefits**:

- Maternity and parental benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available
- Wellness program