Planner (Urban)

4 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada Town of Oakville Full time

**Job Details**:
Full-Time (CUPE 1329T)

current area of focus: 2 Development

**Posting Status**:
This posting is open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

**Closing Date**:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on **September 19, 2023.**

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**We offer**:

- **A hybrid work schedule**:

- **A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS) (Optional)**:

- **A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things**:

- Undertaking planning work related to policy research, formulation, and implementation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Interprets and provides advice on the Town’s Official Plan(s), Zoning By-law(s), the Planning Act, Ontario Heritage Act and other planning related legislation.
- Reviews, evaluates and presents the town’s planning position through reports and studies before Town Council, including various committees, agencies, municipalities, ministries, Tribunals and the general public.
- Resolves conflicts on planning and development matters through negotiation and mediation.
- Undertakes background research and analysis which may include land use, growth management, demographic, economic, environmental, and development-related issues.
- Prepares and presents reports and studies with recommendations on a wide range of policy planning matters for consideration by Town Council;
- Recommends and prepares amendments to the Oakville Official Plan(s) and Zoning By-law(s).
- Reviews and evaluates planning studies, policies, and programs, and provides comments and recommendations to Council and various authorities.
- Establishes a co-ordinated position working with other departments and agencies on various planning matters including the Planning District teams.
- Composes and delivers written and oral reports to municipal officials, the public, Committees and Council.
- Monitors, evaluates and responds to existing and emerging Provincial, Regional and other planning initiatives.
- Co-ordinates projects with Strategic business staff and/or clerical staff.
- Provide assistance to persons inquiring about various planning matters.
- Provides expert planning opinion before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

**Qualifications/Skills**:

- This position requires a university degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
- Must have at least three years of relevant development planning experience.
- Working knowledge of Planning Act and other provincial legislation (i.e. Condominium Act, Municipal Act) and provincial policies.
- Ability to interpret and understand technical reports and drawings, and relate them to Provincial, Regional, Conservation Authority, and Town policies.
- Ability to respond to multiple, conflicting and shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Proven report writing skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to present complex issues to a variety of audiences.
- Innovative and strong critical/strategic thinker.
- Ability to problem solve, negotiate and mediate.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to foster and sustain positive internal and external relationships.
- Demonstrated proficiency with GIS.
- Ability to undertake background research and analysis on land use, demographic, economic, urban design, environmental and development related issues.
- Experience in providing expert testimony at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- Membership in OPPI is required (or eligible for full membership); full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners would be considered an asset.
- Must be flexible and capable of working extra hours, and attend evening meetings.
- Must be able to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties and corporate business.

**DATED**:August 24, 2023

**We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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