Senior Urban Planner Policy

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada City of Toronto Full time

About the Job

The City of Toronto is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planner to join its Policy and Planning team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating complex planning, policy, and research assignments and initiatives related to ecology, natural heritage, and biodiversity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex planning studies, policy analysis, and research, including coordinating staff and consultant teams to support the preparation and evaluation of planning policy, research, and analysis for the natural heritage system, ecology, and biodiversity.
  • Evaluate natural heritage, ecology, and biodiversity protection for complex planning applications and pre-application inquiries for consistency and conformity to legislation, provincial policy, and official plan policy.
  • Represent the division at community councils, standing committees, and meetings with community groups, citizens, elected officials, and managers of other divisions and agencies.
  • Identify, analyze, and make recommendations on emerging ecological and environmental planning issues related to aquatic and terrestrial natural heritage and the impacts of climate change.
  • Act as an expert witness on behalf of the City at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings and major community engagement initiatives.
  • Provide research leadership and advice on ecology and natural heritage planning to other divisions in the corporation.
  • Maintain current knowledge of ecological principles, environmental policy, municipal policy, and research activities.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in biology, ecology, natural resource management, environmental science, planning, or a professional discipline pertinent to the job function.
  • Extensive experience leading and delivering complex projects related to planning, policy, and research studies for ecology and natural systems planning.
  • Experience with community engagement and working in a multiple-stakeholder environment.
  • Experience reviewing and/or preparing complex environmental impact assessments/studies.
  • Knowledge of the Planning Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Endangered Species Act, and other relevant legislation and policies.

What We Offer

The City of Toronto offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve.



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