Application Technician - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID: 44410

Job Category:
Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section:
City Planning, CP Zoning & Committee of Adjustment

Work Location:
Various locations, see below

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, 2 Permanent Vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $40.65, TFS273, Wage Grade 10

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open:

Posting Period: 14-Feb-2024 to 29-Feb-2024

Location:

City Hall, 100 Queen Street West

North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street

Major Responsibilities:

Responds to enquiries and makes recommendation to resolve issues
Uses Geographic Information System (GIS) and maintains Committee database
May be required to conduct site inspections, photograph a site and surrounding area as required Prepares and issues Notices of Hearing by referring to architectural plans, reviewing previous history, pertinent Zoning bylaws, including Site Specific Bylaws, the Planning Act and other relevant statutory documentation. Coordinates discussions with the applicant, municipal staff, elected officials and external agencies as required.
Liaises with the appropriate civic officials regarding zoning and planning matters. Assists and informs outside agencies, public officials, professional and the general public by providing information concerning policies and procedures respecting Committee of Adjustment matters. Provides information regarding zoning bylaws, the Planning Act and any other applicable bylaw and/or Regulations as they pertain to matters before the Committee of Adjustment

Key Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree/diploma/certificate from Planning Technician, construction/architectural technology or Urban and Regional Planning related disciplines or any approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable experience in resolving public inquiries and concerns in a development approval environment.
Considerable experience reading and interpreting architectural plans and the ability to convey the contents of those plans both verbally and in writing.
Experience composing professional letters and technical reports.
Experience using a variety of computer software (e.g. MS Office) and other software packages related to the job (e.g. GIS).

You must also have:

Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills when dealing with the public, staff, developers and other City Divisions.
Ability to use video conferencing tools designed for small to medium group collaborations, meetings, or large scale webbased public events. Developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to prioritize and work accurately and efficiently, working independently and as a part of a team, handling many documents/files simultaneously, while under strict time constraints to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to handle assignments demanding critical judgment and analytical thinking.
Applied knowledge of relevant sections of the Planning Act, the Official Plan, the Development Review Processes, and the City's Zoning By-Law.
Ability to work overtime and evening hours, to attend Committee of Adjustment Hearings, as required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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