Planner

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Planner is a critical position within the Planning team and may be responsible for a wide variety of duties, including but not limited to:
Land Use Policy and Zoning
- Undertake and/or manage required studies to establish land use policies for the City including official plan policies, secondary plan policies, special studies to implement priority land use goals and objectives, and implement zoning by-laws accordingly.
- Measure and monitor relevant data relating to key indicators (population, demographics, jobs, new development etc.) to determine land use policy directions.
- Participate in and inform land use policy initiatives by the Region of Niagara, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Niagara Escarpment Commission and similar agencies with a land use mandate that impacts the City
- Manage the agency circulation and public process on related projects including open houses, information meetings, and presentations and briefings to various internal and external stakeholders, including Council.

Land Development Review and Approvals
- Circulation and coordination of internal and external comments,
- Undertaking public consultation including open houses
- Drafting of information and recommendation reports to Council
- Drafting of amending by-laws to the official plan and zoning by-law
- Draft agreements including site plan agreements, development agreements and servicing agreements

Community Improvement Program

General
- Responds to general inquiries relating to the planning mandate
- Routine updating and maintenance of data in the property data management system (AMANDA)
- Provide guidance, support and direction to members of the Planning team, as required
- Keep up to date and informed on new legislation, changing provincial and regional land use policy, emerging trends and best practices.
- Presentations to Council.

**Position Requirements**:

- A degree from a recognized University in Planning, or a university degree in a related discipline recognized by the Ontario Professional Planning Institute (OPPI) or the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) (such as Geography, Urban Studies or similar program).
- Membership in the Ontario Professional Planning Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), preferred.
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, preferred.
- Superior communication skills, both verbal, written, and presentation skills are essential.
- Demonstrated skills in effectively chairing a meeting (meetings with staff, agencies, open houses etc.)
- Current knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Land Use policy and other related legislation.
- Knowledge and experience in research and study methodologies.
- The ability to formulate and implement policy statements derived from technical reports.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Working knowledge of the property data management system, AMANDA, or similar system, and Microsoft Office.
- Demonstration of superior customer service skills
- Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
- A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.

**CUPE 157 Pay Group 10 **- Minimum $76,984 annually; Maximum $86,477annually

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

**Hours of Work**:Currently Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Applications received any other way will not be accepted.

The City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $76,984.00-$86,477.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person