Policy Planner

2 weeks ago

St Thomas, Ontario, Canada County of Elgin Full time $4,314 - $5,047

Join the County of Elgin as a Policy Planner

Position Title: Policy Planner

Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-union

Compensation: $43.14 – $50.47 per hour ($78, $91,855.40 per year)

Hours: 35 hours per week

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, the Policy Planner aids in the coordination for the review of the County's Official and local Secondary Plans and assists in the preparation of new Secondary Plans for residential, employment and commercial areas of the County.  This position supports the drafting of comprehensive zoning by-laws for the County's Local Municipal Partners (LMPs). The Policy Planner provides policy interpretation to the LMPs and answers public enquiries.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Aid in the coordination of the future Official Plan review and review of Secondary Plans, including assisting with public and stakeholder consultation for the County and Local Municipal Partners.
  • Undertake research and analysis on a wide range of planning policy issues that affect the County, including interpretation and implementation of Provincial legislation and policies.
  • Assist in the preparation of land use plans and drafts policies for new Secondary Plan areas and/or Block Plan areas, prepare reports/recommendations and present to local and County Council.
  • Assist in drafting comprehensive zoning by-law amendments for specific local municipal partners.
  • Liaise with senior staff of other levels of government and negotiate approval of official plan amendments by local and Provincial agencies.
  • Advise other departments, public, senior staff etc. regarding County's Official Plan, and municipal Secondary Plans, Block Plans and other planning policy documents.
  • Assist in the coordination and review of background component studies prepared by consultants that are used as input for Official Plan Review(s) as well as for Secondary Plan reviews and Block Planning.
  • Represent the Planning and Development Department in committees of inter-municipal planning studies and at open houses and public meetings organized by other agencies.
  • Review development applications and provide comments from a planning policy perspective.
  • Undertake site visits and geographic surveys of planning areas.
  • Monitor implementation of County's Official Plan and local Secondary Plan policies as well as implementation of long-range plans of adjacent municipalities.
  • Respond to staff and public inquires during in-person consultations at public information centres, open houses, public meetings and service counter.
  • Perform additional similar and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of three to four years in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent.
  • One (1) to three (3) years of related experience in long range planning, policy planning studies and review of Official Plan and Secondary Plans.
  • Provisional or candidate member with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is preferred.
  • Valid non probationary Class 'G' Driver's License
  • Ability to draft clear, concise reports and planning documents.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

What You Can Expect as an Employee:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package & OMERS Pension Plan
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)

Apply now To be considered, please complete the application process through our website 

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

 

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing with the job title in the subject line.

 

We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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