Urban Planning Specialist

1 week ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Urban Planning Specialist to join our team at Halifax Regional Municipality. As a Development Officer, you will be responsible for providing technical assistance and information to staff and the public related to a broad range of planning matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and perform professional work in urban planning, providing technical assistance and information to staff and the public.
  • Act as liaison between citizens, government agencies, developers, and elected officials on planning matters.
  • Evaluate and process development applications for compliance with land use by-law, subdivision by-law, development agreement requirements, and heritage property regulations.
  • Evaluate and process variances, site plans, development agreements, municipal planning strategy amendments, land use by-law amendments, and other planning applications.
  • Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations to Boards, Committees, and Council.
  • Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
  • Act as witness in legal proceedings as necessary, providing expert advice at the Utility and Review Board and Court.
  • Advise and make recommendations on business unit policies and procedures related to land use planning and development programs or strategic corporate initiatives.
  • Represent the business unit or the municipality as a team member or independently on assigned planning matters.
  • Facilitate public meetings representing the business unit on a variety of planning matters.
  • Design and facilitate customer-focused strategic planning, education, and consultation processes as required.
  • Identify emerging planning trends, policies, and best practices from other jurisdictions and make recommendations on business unit policies and planning initiatives to address community problems.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of existing planning policies, business processes, and regulations and make recommendations for improvements as necessary.
  • Research, analyze, and support the preparation of reports, terms of reference, request for proposals, policies, and procedures, correspondence, and briefs for Planner III, Principal Planners, and senior management.
  • Lead or support the development of policy options, analysis, and reports on planning issues and participate as a team member for multidisciplinary projects in varied areas of expertise.
  • Prepare, present, and maintain comprehensive regional and community plans, land use by-laws, the Subdivision By-law, and other regulations regarding development control.
Requirements
  • Accredited degree in planning and three (3) years of professional planning experience or non-accredited but related degree and five (5) 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.
  • Well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, including cross-functional knowledge involving other disciplines.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, the HRM Charter, the Heritage Property Act, the Heritage By-law, the Subdivision By-law, various HRM Municipal Planning Strategies, and Land Use By-laws, and other relevant legislation and municipal by-laws related to construction approvals, engineering specifications, and planning applications.
  • Superior written and verbal communications and strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
  • Valid driver's license is required.

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