Planner Iii

**Job Posting**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performs professional work and provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public regarding the administration of planning and development programs
- Acts as liaison between citizens, government agencies, developers and elected officials on planning matters as may be assigned
- Supports and may prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on planning proposals to Boards, Committees and Council
- Conducts field evaluations and assessments
- Investigates violations of planning regulations
- Acts as witness in legal proceedings as necessary
- Advises and makes recommendations on business unit policies and procedures related to land use planning and development programs or strategic corporate initiatives
- Provides professional planning assistance to communities on various land use projects
- Supports the preparation of comprehensive regional and community plans, land use by-laws, the Subdivision By-law and other regulations regarding development control

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**:

- University degree from an accredited planning program and five (5) years of professional planning experience; **OR**:

- University degree from a non-accredited but related program (such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban, Human or Economic Geography, and Geographic/Spatial Information Systems) and seven (7) years of professional planning experience
- Master’s Degree from an accredited planning program and four (4) years of professional planning experience would be considered an asset
- A Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) or equivalent Provincial or International designation is a requirement
- Progressive experience working in a municipal government environment is considered an asset

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning including cross-functional knowledge involving other disciplines
- Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as community development, urban design, heritage conservation, housing, parks and recreation, transportation planning or environmental/natural resources planning
- Knowledge and experience in construction processes
- Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
- Ability to mentor junior staff and teams to results
- Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines
- Advanced skills in the techniques of facilitation, mediation, negotiation and public participation
- Superior written and verbal communications skills
- Superior skills in the areas of research, analysis, writing, evaluation, and presentation
- Ability to anticipate the issues of community groups, Council, other business units, senior management, special interest groups and other stakeholders and be able to think critically and strategically in the resolution of those issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills which enable credible and effective relationships with people at all levels, including senior management and elected officials
- A broad knowledge of the legislative framework under which land use planning law operates and the ability to interpret and draft by-laws and contracts which affect the rights of landowners, neighbourhoods, and communities Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning including cross-functional knowledge involving other disciplines, e.g. engineering and recreational design principles
- Valid Driver's License is required.

**COMPETENCIES**: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

**WORK STATUS**: 2 temporary, term positions (12 month and 18 month terms)

**HOURS OF WORK**: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 35 hours per week.

**SALARY**: Level 11, $48.22 per hour as per the NSGEU 222 Collective Agreement.

**WORK LOCATION**: 3rd floor of Duke Tower (5251 Duke St, Halifax)

**CLOSING DATE**:Applications will be received up to **11:59 PM on October 15, 2024.**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.