Planner Ii

Posting Id- 2743- Department- Planning and Building Services Department- Division- Development Planning- Section- Subdivision- Job Grade- Contract SEA Grade 07- Rate of Pay- $49.06 - $56.98 Hourly- Job Type- Temporary Full Time
- Contract
- Contract Length/End Date- 2 years- Replacement/New Position- Replacement- Posting Type- Internal and External- Posting Date- 09/27/2024- Application Deadline- 10/08/2024**Position Summary**:
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Communicate issues and concerns to applicant and facilitate required discussions between the applicant and internal departments or external agencies
- Prepare staff reports, planning/legal instruments, and planning comments for various stakeholders as appropriate
- Present development proposals at Council Public Meetings, and respond to enquiries
- Review pre-submission requests with respect to applicable policy, regulations, guidelines, etc.
- Present proposal to DARC, and coordinate preliminary comments, conditions and issues provided by committee members into Submission Requirements Letter for applicant
- Prepare Local Planning Appeals Tribunal direction staff report for Committee of the Whole and Council
- Prepare witness statements and other documentation for hearings
- Attend pre-hearing conferences as necessary
- Provide evidence as an expert planning witness
- Chair Planner Committee of Adjustment meetings
- Conduct research, background review and follow up with customers as necessary
- Other projects and duties as assigned

**Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd (if applicable)**:
**Education and Experience**:

- Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or related discipline
- Must be eligible for membership in OPPI or MCIP and work towards your RPP designation
- 4 years of planning experience

**Required Skills/Knowledge**:

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Palis, OCE Web, ABC docs
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Analytical thinking and research skills
- Knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, provincial plans and other related legislation
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Project management experience
- General understanding of legal documentation, technical reports, requirements and materials
- Experience communicating and presenting with all levels within and external to the organization
- Experience dealing with the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated) and will be required to provide proof of vehicle insurance upon hire
- Attendance at Council or Committee meetings after regular business hours may be required
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

**Leadership Competencies**:

- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.