Transportation Planner - Kitchener, Canada - Region of Waterloo

Region of Waterloo

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Our Story:

Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving, and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach.

Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect, and innovation.

This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.

The Role:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provides pre-consultation and technical advice regarding policies and requirements to professionals, property owners associated with land development, and area municipal staff.

Provides transportation planning comments on Regional Project Development Reports.

Defends recommendations for conditions of development approvals and development agreements throughout the approvals process. Provides expert testimony at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and represents the Region's position in areas under dispute.

As delegated by the Ministry of the Environment, prepares/reviews noise assessments for existing and proposed developments adjacent to regional and area municipal roads, railways, and the Region of Waterloo International Airport and imposes requirements to mitigate noise.

Represents the Region on committees (e.g., area municipal site plan review, subdivision coordinating committee, committees of adjustment), and at public consultation meetings and pre-consultation committees to review regional transportation planning and development issues.

Researches and determines requirements for the preparation of legal land surveys for the dedication of land to the Region for road allowance widening, road allowance closures, leases, potential contamination, and encroachments of regional road allowances.

Prepares reports for Planning and Works Committee and Council related to amendments to the controlled access by-law.

Arranges cost sharing between private developers and the Region on projects.

Negotiates and provides information for the public, developers, rate payer groups, property owners, politicians, engineering and planning consultants, land surveyors, lawyers, utility representatives and government agencies.

Works with area municipal staff, consultants, and developers regarding project planning and approvals and options.

Collects financial security from developers for road improvements ($5,000-$1.5M) and site plan fees.

Maintains distance measuring devices in good working condition.

Performs related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have or be eligible for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) at the Technologist level.

Knowledge of civil engineering technology, road design and construction, sewers, watermain and storm water management design and construction, construction procedures and costs, drafting, transportation planning, and legal interpretation of survey plans.

Must have completed an approved environmental noise assessment in land use planning course at time of hire, or complete within a reasonable time post-hire.

Knowledge of and ability to follow corporate policies and procedures, highway and urban road design principles, relevant standards, and legislation (e.g., Regional Official Plan, Highway Traffic Act, Highway and Transportation Improvements Act, Municipal Act, Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Development Charges Act, Ministry of the Environment, Regional noise policies and guidelines).

Human relations, negotiation, and communication skills to negotiate with the development community; present complex technical reports to Committees and Council; respond to inquiries from developers and the public; gain the support, commitment, and co-operation of other regional and area municipal staff in achieving objectives; and participate as a team member.

Ability to read and interpret research and technical reports, documents, policy and procedure manuals, and scientific literature.

Ability to write reports for Committees and Council, and letters and other documents requiring complex descriptions and explanations.

Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office, GIS, and road traffic noise prediction software (e.g., Stamson).

Ability to travel within Waterloo Region.

Ability to support and demonstrate the Region's values.

In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity e