Municipal Planner

The Municipality of West Nipissing aims to contribute to the quality of life and joie de vivre for residents through respect and collaboration. We achieve this goal by serving with dedication; by cultivating healthy relationships with residents, businesses, and community partners; and by celebrating our community’s unique qualities.

The Municipality of West Nipissing Ouest is located between North Bay and Sudbury in northeastern Ontario. Lake Nipissing, the Sturgeon River and the region’s numerous lakes provide an attractive residential and recreational setting. The people of West Nipissing are friendly, welcoming and outdoorsy. The community proudly celebrates its Francophone and Indigenous roots.
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**MUNICIPAL PLANNER**

Within the organization, the Planner collaborates with departments including Building, Roads and Public Works, the Clerk’s Office, and the Fire Department. Externally, the Planner consults and liaises with partner agencies and utilities, provincial and federal Ministries, stakeholder groups, committees, Council and members of the public.

**ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Serve as the primary contact person within the Planning Department for day-to-day planning inquiries.
- Assist the By-Law Officer, Chief Building Official and other departments in the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of local planning documents, such as the Zoning By-law, Site Plan Control By-law, and the OfficialPlan.
- Lead and/or participates on special projects and land use planning studies as assigned.
- Prepare and process Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments establishing municipality-wide land use policy and regulatory standards.
- Maintain the Municipality’s database with respect to draft plan subdivision approvals, including approval date, expiry date and number of units.
- Maintain the Municipality’s database with respect to Zoning By-Law Amendments, Minor Variances and Consents.
- Respond to legal/property status enquiries.
- Prepare and issue Certificates of Consent; draft zoning by-law amendments, deeming by-laws, etc.
- Serve as a member and/or technical advisor on various ad-hoc committees.
- Research, evaluate, develop and/or update local planning documents and policies.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Land Use Planning or Honours Degree in a Planning related program.
- Full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners. Registered Professional Planner.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experiences including experience in a municipal environment.

**SKILLS AND APTITUDES**
- Thorough knowledge of the _Planning Act_ regulations and procedures, and other Provincial legislative, regulatory and policy framework.
- General knowledge of public policy, practices and current issues affecting local government with an understanding of public sector management accountability frameworks.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, investigative, problem-solving, report writing, communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated presentation and administrative skills with ability to develop recommendations for a wide range of planning initiatives.
- Ability to respect confidentiality, and to communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff, external government agencies/authorities, the development community, ratepayer groups and the public.
- Sensitivity to matters of public interest, political context, including facilitation/negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate in both official languages is considered an asset.
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Applications for this position will be accepted, in confidence, until **December 29, 2023 at 4 p.m**.

**Applications should be addressed to**:
Sonal Brahmbhatt CHRP, HR/Payroll Coordinator
101-225 Holditch Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 1T1

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $91,300.00-$100,700.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-29