Planner I

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

**Job Posting**

The Planner I is knowledgeable in a broad range of planning matters, provides entry-level professional planning services, and undertakes or participates in a variety of assigned professional planning services or projects. The incumbent may support and participate in projects of studies in one or more areas of expertise such as Development Review, Community Planning, and Regional Planning. The incumbent with the Strategic Transportation Planning Program section of Infrastructure Planning can expect to provide key support in administering HRM's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Performs professional work and provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public regarding the administration of planning and development programs;
- Acts as liaison between citizens, government agencies, developers and elected officials on planning matters as may be assigned;
- Supports and may prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on planning proposals to Boards, Committees and Council;
- Conducts field evaluations and assessments;
- Investigates violations of planning regulations;
- Acts as witness in legal proceedings as necessary;
- Advises and makes recommendations on business unit policies and procedures related to land use planning and development programs or strategic corporate initiatives;
- Represents the business unit or the municipality as a team member, or independently, on assigned planning matters;
- Provides professional planning assistance to communities and community groups on various land use projects;
- Supports and may facilitate customer-focused strategic planning, education and consultation processes as required;
- Researches, analyzes and compiles information and statistical data and trends on a variety of planning matters as directed;
- Supports the development of policy options, analysis and reports on planning issues and participates as a team member for multidisciplinary projects in varied areas of expertise (i.e., Development Review, Community Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Heritage & Cultural Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning and Research & Forecasting);
- Supports the preparation of comprehensive regional and community plans, land use by-laws, the Subdivision By-law and other regulations regarding development control;

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**:

- University degree from an accredited planning program; **OR**:

- University degree from a non-accredited but related program (such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban, Human or Economic Geography, and Geographic/Spatial Information Systems) and two (2) years of professional planning experience.
- Candidacy as a Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) or equivalent Provincial or International designation is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a municipal government environment is considered an asset.

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning including cross-functional knowledge involving other disciplines, e.g. engineering and recreational design principles.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal and facilitation skills are required

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

**COMPETENCIES**: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

**WORK STATUS**: 7 temporary, term, full-time (up to 18 months)

**HOURS OF WORK**: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 35 hours per week

**SALARY**: Level 8, $38.48 per hour as per the NSGEU 222 Collective Agreement

**WORK LOCATION**: 3rd Floor Duke Tower (5251 Duke Street, Halifax, NS)

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to **May 21, 2024 at 11:59 PM.**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

(Position #s 72282572, 72295925, 72282574, 78629319, 78624020)

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