Planner, Policy Planning - Cambridge, Canada - City of Cambridge

City of Cambridge

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Cambridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

People, Place, Prosperity:

Job Profile:

There is a temporary opening for the above position within the Planning Services Division of the Community Development Department available immediately.

What you will be doing:

Under the direction of the Manager of Policy Planning:

Supports projects including zoning bylaw, secondary plans, official plan update and special policy projects as required.
May include heritage studies or other policy related initiatives, such as analysis of planning act changes or green building requirements.
Makes presentations to the Committee of Council and at neighborhood meetings on policy projects.
Responds to enquiries regarding policy implications as required.
Designs and undertakes studies to develop and implement urban design guidelines and policies, particularly to facilitate infill or redevelopment projects in the Core or change of use areas. Drafts policies for inclusion in the Official Plan, attends public meetings, neighborhood meetings and prepares reports to Council recommending appropriate policies.
Participates in technical coordinating committees, task forces, and stakeholder and special study teams as assigned.
Provides professional planning opinions for above duties.

Education:

Undergraduate Level - Four years or equivalent in Urban Design, Planning or Landscape Architecture.

Experience and Knowledge:

Two to four years related Planning experience.
Current memberships in the Canadian Institute of Planning and the Ontario Professional Planning Institute or eligible for full.
For a degree in Landscape Architecture, current memberships with the Ontario Association of Architects and Ontario Association of Landscape Architects is required.

Skills that you will rely on:

Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Working knowledge in Geographic Information Systems
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Proven report writing, oral communication and presentation skills

We will ask you for these items if you are hired:

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Valid G driver's license.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour

Your compensation:

The position is within Grade 11 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an annual salary range of $83,441 - $88, rates).

Location of position:

This position is located at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge.

Hours of work:

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however currently are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings as required.

Advertisement expiration date:

This posting closes on March 29, 2023.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy:
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.