Intermediate Planner - Brampton, Canada - Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Peel

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Brampton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Description:

Intermediate Planner (Growth Management Policy)

Public Works - Development Services

Contract Full-Time; 13 Months

Salary Range:
$84,335 - $105,417 per annum

Work Mode:
Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm

The Region of Peel is the second largest municipality in the GTHA and has undergone a major transformation during the past few decades as a dynamic, urban community with a vibrant economic base.

Planning for and supporting the changes within our community to enable it to thrive over the next 30 years will be an immense task and opportunity.

Our goal is to build a community for life that focuses on managing our growth to shape the "future Peel" as a healthy, safe and connected community, based on the cornerstones of collaboration, innovation and sustainability.

The Community for Life Annual Report will start you on your journey to learn about Peel and who we are and how we are working together to support and grow a Peel that is a Community for Life

The Region of Peel's Planning and Development Services Division is hiring Reporting to the Manager of Policy Development, the Intermediate Planner will undertake complex research and policy development assignments, provide expert interpretation of planning legislation, policies and guidelines, and advice and guidance on the development and implementation of programs related to planning and growth management.

The Intermediate Planner would contribute to work in a variety of policy focus areas that may include housing, growth management, employment, and age-friendly planning.

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What you will do_
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Provide professional and technical planning support
Provide support for complex planning research projects
Provide data collection, management and analysis
Provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) products and analysis
Conduct research and prepare background reports
Review and prepare comments with regards to Regional interests on matters related to growth management.
Prepare reports for Senior Management and Regional Council
Coordinate and/or represent the Division and Regional interests on steering committees, technical advisory committees and working groups
Consult with local municipalities, the development industry, consultants, property owners, legal counsel, the public, the province and other agencies

_ What the Role Requires__:
_**- Masters or Honours degree in planning or a related field together with a minimum of three years of experience in a responsible planning position

Areas of specialization could include growth management planning, policy planning, modelling and forecasting, demographics, economics, and statistical analysis
Knowledge of Provincial, GTHA, regional and local growth management issues
Knowledge of the Regional Official Plan, local official plans, the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan
Polished communication skills and a strong customer service acumen
Analytical mindset with abilities to provide timely solutions and proactive problem solving
Experience with working in a multidepartmental environment where most of the work is collaborative and integrated
Strong project management skills is an asset
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners is required
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Location:

In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive worksite.

The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours:35 hours per week, 8:30am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday

Interview:
Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

**As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.