Urban Design Planner

4 weeks ago

St Catharines, Ontario, Canada City of St. Catharines Full time
Job Title: Urban Design Planner

Join the City of St. Catharines as an Urban Design Planner and contribute to shaping the city's urban design program. As a key member of the planning team, you will provide professional advice and expertise in urban design issues to stakeholders, including Planning Staff, other departments, members of the public, and applicants.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Urban Design Policy Development: Prepare and update the City's urban design policies and procedures, standards, and guideline documents.
  • Planning Review and Comment: Review and comment on all planning development and grant applications, including plans, drawings, reports, cost estimates, and agreements.
  • Urban Design Expertise: Provide professional advice in the preparation of the official plan, secondary plans, master plans, and other land-use studies related to urban design.
  • Research and Analysis: Research assigned special projects and prepare plans, policy proposals, and recommendations based on the application of standard planning criteria.
  • Municipal Projects: Provide input on municipal projects for public realm improvements, active transportation improvements, and City facilities.
  • Project Management: Prepare requests for proposals, quotations, and tenders, and manage projects.
  • Expert Testimony: Give expert evidence on planning and urban design matters before inquiries and the Ontario Land Tribunal.
  • Studies and Reports: Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of studies, reports, policies, and by-laws.
  • Community Engagement: Liaise with the community and Council, attend public meetings, and make presentations as required.
Requirements:
  • Education: A Degree from a recognized University in Urban Design, Architecture, or Planning with an Urban Design specialization.
  • Experience: Minimum of four (4) years experience in Urban Design.
  • Professional Memberships: Membership in OPPI and CIP or Professional Architectural Association preferred.
  • Communication Skills: Superior communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Meeting Chairing: Demonstrated skills in effectively chairing a meeting.
  • Legislation Knowledge: Current knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Land Use policy, and other related legislation.
  • Design Knowledge: Current knowledge of best practices and strategies for the design of the built environment.
  • Relationship Building: The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Technical Skills: Working knowledge of the property data management system, AMANDA, or similar system, and Microsoft Office.
  • Customer Service: Demonstration of superior customer service skills.
  • Design Skills: Computer and manual design skills with a knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D Modelling, Sketchup, and Adobe Suite is an asset.
  • Health and Safety: Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.

Compensation: CUPE Pay Group 10 – Minimum $79,294 annually; Maximum $89,072 annually

Work Location: City Hall (eligible for part-time remote work)

Hours of Work: Currently Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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