Planner I - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Posting

The Planner I may support and participate in projects of studies in one or more areas of expertise such as Development Review, Community Planning, and Regional Planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs professional work and provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public regarding the administration of planning and development programs;
Acts as liaison between citizens, government agencies, developers and elected officials on planning matters as may be assigned;
Supports and may prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on planning proposals to Boards, Committees and Council;
Conducts field evaluations and assessments;
Investigates violations of planning regulations;
Acts as witness in legal proceedings as necessary;
Advises and makes recommendations on business unit policies and procedures related to land use planning and development programs or strategic corporate initiatives;
Represents the business unit or the municipality as a team member, or independently, on assigned planning matters;
Provides professional planning assistance to communities and community groups on various land use projects;
Supports and may facilitate customerfocused strategic planning, education and consultation processes as required;
Researches, analyzes and compiles information and statistical data and trends on a variety of planning matters as directed;
Supports the development of policy options, analysis and reports on planning issues and participates as a team member for multidisciplinary projects in varied areas of expertise (i.e., Development Review, Community Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Heritage & Cultural Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning and Research & Forecasting);
Supports the preparation of comprehensive regional and community plans, land use bylaws, the Subdivision Bylaw and other regulations regarding development control;

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

University degree in Planning from an accredited planning program.
Eligibility to be licensed as a Licensed Professional Planner as per the NS Professional Planners Act is required.
Experience working in a municipal government environment and general knowledge of the development industry are considered assets.
Experience in land use regulation, subdivision approval processes, planning approvals and policy development are considered assets.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning including crossfunctional knowledge involving other disciplines, e.g. engineering and recreational design principles.
Superior written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal and facilitation skills are required

Security Clearance Requirements:
Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS:
Four (4) permanent & two (2) temporary (1 up to 9 months & 1 up to 14 months) full-time positions

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 35 hours per week.

SALARY:
Level 8 $35.21 per hour as per the NSUPE Collective Agreement

WORK LOCATION: 3rd Floor Duke Tower, 5251 Duke Street, Halifax, NS

CLOSING DATE:
Applications will be received up to
11:59 pm on January 31, 2023.

Please note:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation.

Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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