Principal Planner, Development Review - Pickering, Canada - City of Pickering

City of Pickering

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Pickering, Canada

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One Team. One Vision. Infinite Possibilities

**Employment Opportunity
The City of Pickering is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to foster a sense of
belonging, empowerment and respect among all employees and community members. We recognize and value that diverse
perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and lived experiences contribute to the growth and strength of our organization and
including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and other diverse
communities.

Principal Planner, Development Review

(Hybrid Remote)
The incumbent manages, coordinates, and participates in highly complex and multi-disciplinary
projects, on a wide variety of municipal planning matters with a particular emphasis on development
review

This is accomplished through:
the provision of professional advice and strategic input to
senior management and Council; oversees the work of Planners and other technical staff, providing
technical guidance, work assignments, and training as required; researching, analyzing, preparing
and presenting Reports to Council or Committee of Council; undertaking a variety of community
engagement initiatives; and developing planning recommendations for Departmental consideration,
presentation and discussion with politicians, developers, internal staff, agencies, and the public, and
the subsequent implementation of planning decisions.

Successful applicants will possess the following:

Successful completion of a degree in Urban Planning or an Honours degree in a related discipline
from a recognized institution, or an acceptable combination of education and work experience.

Full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners
is required.

A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible work related professional planning
experience, preferably in a municipal environment with a particular emphasis on development
review, to include at least two years in an overseeing capacity with responsibilities involving the
management of projects.

In-depth knowledge of planning procedures, legislation, municipal functions, official plans, zoning
by-laws, land description and mapping.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem solving, negotiation, leadership,
communication (written and oral), project management, report writing and presentation skills.

and convey complex or detailed information in a manner that is understandable to a variety of
audiences.

Ability to design and undertake community engagement programs on planning and development
matters.

Ability to exercise judgement in a rational and informed manner appropriate to the situation, obtain
consensus, and resolve issues.

Demonstrated ability to develop alternative solutions in response to a wide variety of development
and policy problems, within a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Ability to work independently, as a team leader, or as a member of a team with mínimal
supervision.

Ability to represent the Corporation at OMB hearings, meetings and other functions.

Ability to identify priorities, and organize and coordinate a variety of job responsibilities having
simultaneous deadlines, changing priorities, and multiple reporting relationships, and to coordinate
the input of other support staff.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers and Window-based software

Must have a personal vehicle for use in the performance of duties and possess a valid Class G
Ontario Driver's Licence. A clean driving record is preferred.

Compensation includes the ability to work a hybrid remote schedule, a comprehensive benefits
package, pension plan, and an annual salary range starting at $105,125.11 based on a 35 hour work
week.

letter by no later than 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on Friday, March 24, 2023 to:

Human Resources Department
By Fax:
One The Esplanade
Online**Pickering, ON L1V 6K7

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. In accordance with the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_,
personal information is collected under the authority of the _Municipal Act_ and is used for the purpose

The City of Pickering is committed to inclusive and barrier-free employment practices, and to creating
a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. In accordance with the