Planner Ii

**Summary of Duties**

**Work Performed**

Undertakes and manages comprehensive studies and research projects relating to the immediate and long term planning of the development of land, facilities and services, including the study of demographic, socio-economic, physical and environmental factors.

Assists in the development of work plans and directs and advises Planners, Integrated Land Use Planning Technologists, Planning Technicians and planning students on matters related to assignments, assigning project priorities and managing projects to completion.

Supplies planning information, provides advice on municipal planning principles and policies, and liaises with applicants, agents, lawyers, planning consultants, citizen groups, organized bodies, the general public, various government agencies and elected municipal officials, other municipal departments and agencies, the media and others.

Facilitates, develops, prepares for and coordinates various public meetings and workshops.

Provides the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, Managers and other Planners, as required, with specific information and advice concerning planning matters.

Attends meetings of Committees including, but not limited to, Planning and Environment Committee, Agricultural Advisory Committee, Civic Works Committee, the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee, the Committee of Adjustment, the Town and Gown Committee, the Urban Design Peer Review Panel and the Bicycle Advisory Committee.

Attends meetings of ratepayer groups and other interest groups as required to seek input from and present reports on planning studies, projects and other matters, or to provide information and advice on planning matters.

Responsible for the determination of and verification of municipal street names and numbers for use by the enhanced Bell 9-1-1 emergency call display, emergency service providers, the Building Division, and other utilities and agencies.

**Specialized Training & Licenses** Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary**:
Valid Driver's Licence - Class G.

Demonstrated proficiency in wordprocessing, spreadsheets and various software.

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

**Compensation and Other Information**
$55,175 - $80,171 (Level 14)

This posting is for (2) opportunities

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm

**NOTE**: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Job Reference: COL01274