Ecologist Planner
1 week ago
**Summary of Duties**
**Work Performed**
Assists in the development and implementation of policy, procedures, guidelines and standards for maintenance, management plans, public and agency partnership initiatives, and public information and education initiatives for the City's Natural Heritage System.
Assists in the planning and design of public open space through the preparation and/or review of proposals for lands and facilities in accordance with the Official Plan, Community Plans, or Area/Secondary Plans, Conservation Master Plans for ESAs, and the Master Plan for Parks and Recreation Services.
Assists in the development of goals, objectives and policies related to open space and environmental planning, including protection, management, restoration and acquisition priorities, public and agency partnership initiatives and public information and education for environmentally significant areas.
Supplies environmental and open space planning information and advice regarding natural heritage matters, and liaises with applicants, agents, consultants, citizen groups, organized bodies, the general public, various government agencies and elected municipal officials, other municipal Departments, and others.
Attends meetings of Standing Committees, Advisory Committees and citizen groups as required to seek input from and present reports on environmental and open space planning issues and projects; represents the Planning Division as required on administrative and citizen advisory committees and attend and/or present at relevant conferences.
Gives professional evidence before the Ontario Municipal Board, other Boards and Commissions and the Courts.
Oversees the development and maintenance of the City's Ecological database.
Performs related duties as assigned.
**Qualifications/Experience**
Masters of Science Degree in Resource Management, Biology or Ecology.
Four to five years' related experience.
**Specialized Training & Licenses** Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary**:
Valid Driver's License - Class G.
MNR Certification in Ecological Land Classification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.**
**Compensation and Other Information**
$57,449 - $83,504 (Level 15)
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
**NOTE**: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.
Job Reference: COL01027
