Planner, Culture - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 23920

Vacancy Type:
Temporary - Hybrid

Contract Duration:
Up to 16 months

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 12/07/2023

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager, Culture Planning, the successful applicant will lead and support projects related to cultural infrastructure planning, policy and strategy development, cultural districts implementation, placemaking and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in or lead special studies and projects that advance the implementation of Council priorities, establish cultural policy, influence legislation and set strategic direction for the City through implementation of the 2019 & 2024 Culture Plan;
Conduct research, interpret planning legislation, and identify planning tools, partnerships and solutions to eliminate barriers and stimulate cultural growth in the city;
Represent Culture Planning on interdepartment and interagency strategies and land use projects to ensure a cultural lens is applied;
Coordinate with City planning staff to ensure cultural infrastructure investments are integrated within private developments, lead or participate in feasibility studies and engagement with interested parties, and work with the development and arts communities to plan and implement new cultural spaces and places;
Participate in the implementation of Cultural Districts in Mississauga;
Research, prepare and present reports, summaries, fact sheets, briefing notes, memoranda, web and other media content to communicate information;
Lead the development of strategic intelligence gathering, analyzing data, trends, monitoring and reporting on planning metrics, consultations and activities as well as government and non government initiatives;
Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Post secondary education in Urban Planning, Geography or related discipline/demonstrated experience.
A minimum of 35 years' experience in a planning, cultural planning, policy development, arts administration or project management role.
Highly developed creative thinking, problem solving, research, report writing, communication, facilitation, presentation and project management skills are required.
Familiarity with government and the political environment, and relevant Federal and Provincial policy and legislation, notably the Ontario Planning Act.
Knowledge of planning, heritage planning, public art, placemaking, culture and infrastructure trends, market conditions and forecasting.
Membership or eligibility for membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and/or Canadian Institute of Planners is considered an asset.
May require occasional lifting equipment for meetings, standing long periods of time and walking at site visits.

Hourly Rate/Salary:
$ 85, $ 113,541.00

Hours of Work: 35

Work Location:
Civic Centre

Department/Division/Section:
CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment, Parks & Culture Planning

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.