Planner Policy - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

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Description

Job ID: 40497

Job Category:
Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section:
City Planning, CP Strategic Initiatives Policy & Analysis

Work Location:
Metro Hall, 55 John Street

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, 2 Permanent, 1 Temporary (12 month) vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $59.08, TFS281, Wage Grade 15.

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 3

Posting Period: 22-Aug-2023 to 8-Sept-2023

The Planner, reporting to the Manager, Policy, will undertake planning, policy and

research assignments, and development review.

Major Responsibilities

Researches and drafts policy planning reports and makes recommendations to City Council and to Standing Committees.
Assesses, formulates and implements policy and/or programs as required.
Develops and implements project plans for work assignments, balances and delivers on a diverse and challenging work program and meetings deadlines. Develops databases.
Identifies issues, assesses the required resources, and develops strategies. Researches current and projected needs for communities and makes recommendations for meeting those needs including implementation strategies.
Liaises with staff from City Planning and other City Divisions, citizens, community groups, individuals, property owners, planning professionals such as consultants, planners, solicitors and other stakeholders.
Represents the City Planning Division by making presentations to the general public, committees of City Council, stakeholders and agencies of local and/or senior governments.
Conducts planning studies, policy analysis and/or research including the development and recommendation of policies, research findings and planning studies.
Leads planning team.
Advises Divisions on existing and emerging policy matters. Acts as an expert witness on behalf of the City at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and provides policy leadership, cooperation and advice to other departments in the Corporation.
Works effectively with staff from City Planning, other City Divisions, citizens including community groups, individuals, property owners, planning professionals such as consultants, planners, solicitors and other stakeholders as required on behalf of the City in order to achieve the City's planning and policy objectives.
Initiates and completes planning assignments as well as reports, including the identification of recommendations, for City Council and the Standing Committees.
Delivers high quality work both on an individual basis and as a team member.
Works as part of a team to undertake assignments involving research and analysis of information to further understand the housing market and demographic needs (housing position) and environment and sustainability (environment position).

Key Qualifications

Postsecondary education in planning, urban geography, public policy, or a professional discipline pertinent to the job function or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in formulating and implementing policy and analysis while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests.
Experience with planning legislation, procedures and issues affecting municipal planning policy.
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.

You must also have:

Ability to work with assignments demanding critical judgement, analytical thinking and problem solving and to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to perform effectively on an individual level and in team settings.
Highly developed verbal and written communications skills with the demonstrated ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
Ability to develop and maintain solid internal and external relationships.
Applied knowledge of the Planning Act, provincial policies and legislation related to land use planning, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and other relevant regulations/legislation.
Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

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