Assistant Planner - 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: 46608

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, Temporary (12 months) vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $47.64, TFS274, Wage Grade 11

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period:
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Major Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis, the Assistant Planner will provide planning support to the Manager, Project Managers, Senior Planners and Planners as well as related work program tasks as follows:

Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information on demographic, economic, legal,
social, cultural and physical information relating to urban land use planning-
Supports the preparation and/or review of reports, studies, specialized research and information
Supports community engagement initiatives for various planning and policy studies
Designs, coordinates, and implements surveys and planning studies, information bulletins and manuals
Responds to requests for information from consultants, developers, staff from other agencies and governments, elected officials and the public-
Key Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in urban and regional planning, urban geography, urban design, or in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.-
Experience with municipal planning and public consultation.-
Experience with planning assignments (studies, research and/or policy) demanding critical judgement and analytical thinking.-
Experience preparing technical letters, reports and notices for management, internal staff, elected officials, other agencies, and the public.-
Experience using research methodologies including quantitative analysis, descriptive statistics, and field survey methods in the collecting, analyzing and interpreting of planning information such as land use, demographic, economic and environmental data.-
Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners

You must also have:

Demonstrated ability to maintain strong internal and external relationships and to interact positively and professionally with the public
Ability to work independently and as part of a team under time constraints and to meet deadlines
Familiarity with reading development plans and drawings would be an asset.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Planning Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA).
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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