Planner

**INTERNAL & EXTERNAL JOB POSTING**

The Hamilton Conservation Authority has a one-year contract opportunity for a

**Planner**

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is a watershed-based organization established under the provisions of the _Conservation Authorities Act_. Since 1958 the
HCA has dedicated itself to the management and conservation of watershed lands and water resources for the benefit of people, communities and the environment. HCA undertakes programs on a watershed basis to manage water resources, protect people and property from natural hazards, monitor and conserve the natural environment, and provide recreational and educational opportunities.

Reporting to the Manager, Watershed Planning, Stewardship & Ecological Services, the Planner supports the achievement of HCA’s strategic goals and objectives related to water resources and natural hazard management, natural heritage conservation, and sustainable land use planning and development.

**Other duties include;**
- Respond to solicitor and property inquiries, and to inquiries from the general public regarding HCA’s planning and regulations programs
- Undertake the review and response to projects circulated under the _Environmental Assessment Act_
- Assist with background research, review, development and updating of policy to support HCA’s environmental and regulatory policy framework
- Assist with file administration and planning database management
- Attend meetings and conduct site inspections in support of carrying out duties
- Other planning-related duties as may be assigned

**Qualifications**
- A university degree or college diploma in natural resources management, planning, geography or related field, preferably with 1 to 2 years of related work experience
- Knowledge of land use planning and natural resource management legislation, regulations and policies including _the Conservation Authorities Act_, _Planning Act_, Provincial Policy Statement and Provincial Plans, _Environmental Assessment Act, _and _Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act_
- Membership or working toward membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute
- Understanding of principles and approaches related to land use planning, environmental impact assessment, natural resources management, ecology, hydrology, stormwater management and erosion and sediment control
- Possess a valid Ontario driver’s license (G license minimum)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

And even better if you have;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive team player capable of self-directed, independent work
- Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

**Working Conditions**:
The Planner will work in-person at the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s main office at 838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster, Ontario. HCA offers alternative work arrangements as outlined in our Employee Handbook.

Working hours will be 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., totalling 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, inclusive.

commencement of their employment in accordance with HCA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

**Work Term and Rate of Pay**
This is a contract position with an anticipated starting date of May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024. The rate of pay is $33.00 per hour.

**Benefits**
As per the Employment Standards Act, you will be paid for Statutory Holidays. Contract employees are entitled to ‘contract’ benefits as defined in HCA’s personnel policy.

**Vacation Entitlement**
Vacation Pay will be paid out on each pay as per the Employment Standards Act.

**Application Process**
Interested applicants are to submit their cover letter and resume in PDF or MS Word format by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:00 pm.

Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to inform Human Resources for any disability required accommodations in advance.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $33.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Disability insurance

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dundas, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a university degree or college diploma in natural resources management, planning, geography or related field, preferably with 1 to 2 years of related work experience?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-31
Expected start date: 2023-05-01