Site Plan Coordinator/planner

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada City of Waterloo Full time

**Position Description**:
**Accountabilities**:

- Review and evaluate technical drawings and submission materials, such as Site Plan drawings, architectural drawings, photometric plans, urban design briefs, wind studies, shadow studies, noise studies, heritage impact assessments
- Conduct research and comprehensive analysis related to complex land use planning matters
- Provide and contribute towards innovative planning and design solutions for proposed developments and site design, including fostering good design in terms of the built environment, intensification and public realm.
- Negotiate to resolve conflicts between applicants, interested and affected parties, and agencies on a variety of planning and urban design matters
- Preparation of Site Plan Agreements and securing necessary development related clearances
- Member of the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC)
- Co-chair or Chair the SPRC meetings from time to time, as required and assigned by the Manager of Development Planning
- Strong organization skills required and ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
- Liaise with the development industry and consultants with respect to planning, urban design, and related processes
- Prepare and present professional urban planning advice and evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on behalf of the City of Waterloo as an expert witness
- A strong representative and ambassador for the City, promoting urban planning and customer service excellence
- Other duties as assigned by the City’s Manager of Development Planning or Director of Planning

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of land use planning, development and/or urban design experience
- Experience and understanding of contemporary urban design practices, including a strong understanding of built form, public realm, community design, intensification, sustainability, and architectural best practices
- Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings (e.g., architectural, building, landscape, engineering, surveys)
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions, formulate planning recommendations, and exercise discretion, tact and sensitivity
- Ability to successfully negotiate and liaise with partners, agencies, developers, consultants, and the community using strong communication, interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven ability to prioritize, organize, coordinate and manage a variety of projects simultaneously while being adaptable to deadlines, time constraints and changing priorities
- Ability to deal harmoniously and diplomatically with the general public, colleagues and elected officials
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of G.I.S., AMANDA and Bluebeam software is an asset
- Local municipal planning experience and knowledge of the City of Waterloo is an asset
- Valid MTO ‘G’ class driver’s licence in good standing or access to reliable transportation for business use purposes is required
- A Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check satisfactory to the city is required as a condition of hire

**Application Process**

**Job Eligibility**

All qualified City of Waterloo employees may apply, however during the selection process there is a specific sequence that will be followed. Members of the City of Waterloo Staff Association who have completed their probationary period in their most recent position will be considered first for this posting.

**Accommodation**

**We’ve Got You Covered**

The City of Waterloo strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:

- Flexible work schedules to support and nurture work-life balance;
- Competitive wages and a fulsome employer paid benefits package, including paid sick leave, long-term disability, OMERS pension and an Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- A staff team dedicated to fostering and advancing action to support the organization’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous Initiatives, Anti-Racism, Accessibility and Equity;
- Substantial internal and external training and development opportunities;
- Compassionate and caring organization that promotes and embraces a culture of health, safety and wellness;
- Strong commitment to providing and maintaining a psychologically safe workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and where all individuals are valued;
- Paid vacation and personal days, paid float holiday(s), and the ability to bank overtime;
- Employee Purchase Programs (Corporate Cell Phone plans, Computer Purchase Plan, etc.);
- Dress-down Fridays, and optional Wednesdays in partnership with the United Way fundraising campaign;
- City of Waterloo Staff Recreation Pass;
- Anniversary milestone gifts, star

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