Planning Technician - Victoria, Canada - The Corporation of The City of Victoria

The Corporation of The City of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Description:

Competition #23/129

Internal/External Posting

Closing date:
June 6, 2023
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Planning Technician (Continuous)

Sustainable Planning and Community Development Department

POSITION FUNCTION
Review and process all types of development proposals to ensure compliance with Provincial and Municipal regulatory bylaws and procedures. Create and maintain mapping and data that is published to the city web site for public and staff use. Provide research, tabulation, analysis, and interpretation of planning and statistical related data, maintain land use and zoning records.

KEY

DUTIES

Respond to enquiries from applicants, the development industry, the general public, internal City Departments and other outside agencies by providing information related to applicable zoning bylaws, planning regulations, land use, procedural and fee related bylaws and legal address information; compose correspondence related to verification of zoning, compliance with the zoning regulation bylaw and any other relevant procedural or fee bylaw; assign property addresses in response to departmental and outside agency requests.

Design and produce detailed computerized property location maps including address, land use and zoning for reports, hearings, meetings, legal advertising and land use studies, liaise with Engineering Department in the production of a digital mapping; maintain various address and zoning maps; produce presentation graphics for public hearings.

Research and standardize property description and address data; maintain records on land use history, new construction; assist with the preparation of area plans, in-house publications and computer mapping; conduct research and compile information related to planning issues and planning and zoning related projects as directed.

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE
Problems or deviations from established procedures are discussed with supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

Dexterity while performing manual and computer aided drafting. (frequent)

Mental Effort:

Meet multiple deadlines. (frequent)

Long periods of intense concentration while computer drafting. (frequent)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

Focus on detailed architectural and design drawings, maps and computer for long periods. (frequent)

Work Environment:

Office. Occasion site visits/inspections.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Organize and prioritize work.

Working level operation of current City of Victoria drafting, mapping, database and desktop publishing software.

Ability to use MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Read and interpret building and construction plans and drawings.

Maintain accurate records.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
Planning Technical School Diploma including courses in computer graphics and mapping technology. (2 years)

Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License.

Experience:

3 years of related experience.

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Work schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 35 hour work week

$44.44 per hour, Pay Grade 13

Job Code #4130

This is a CUPE Local 50 Position
At the City of Victoria, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.

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