Planner (Heritage)

Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land.

Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary

Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of special heritage studies and research projects pertaining to heritage matters such as best practices in conservation, funding mechanisms for heritage properties, heritage conservation districts and other.
- Carry out data collection and maintenance analysis including the maintenance of the City’s Heritage Properties Register.
- Provide heritage planning information and advice to members of the public and assist in general administration of the heritage planning at the City.
- Prepare and negotiate Heritage Easement Agreements, present and discuss the relevant heritage components of development proposals and reports with staff recommendations and persuasively represent the City at Committee and Public Meetings, OMB Hearings and Conservation Review Board Hearings.
- Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities and present information and issues in a clear and concise manner.
- Perform a variety of duties related to properties of heritage significance, review proposals for alteration and provide technical and research support and advice on heritage planning policies, guidelines and objectives to the public applicants and other City Departments.
- Review, create and maintain content and activities for the Heritage Resource Centre.
- Provide support to various Heritage Kingston Committee working groups.
- Present reports and recommendations to Heritage Kingston Committee.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies
- 4 year university degree in planning or equivalent
- 1 year experience in planning/heritage planning
- Membership or eligibility for membership in the OPPI
- Knowledge and experience with planning procedures and processes, the Ontario Heritage Act, the Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statement
- Experience with heritage planning and knowledge of the Ontario Heritage Act is considered a requirement

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities
- Ability to present information and issues in a clear and concise manner to committees and working groups
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Well-developed facilitation and problem solving skills
- Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
- Ability to provide own vehicle
- Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Closing Statement

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.