Development Information Officer - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 8664

Department:
Planning, Real Estate & Eco Dev. Dept.

Service:
Building Code Services

Branch:
Permit Approvals Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 18 months; 2 Full-time Temporary - Up to 12 months
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$62, $73,613.54 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location:
Ben Franklin 101 Centrepointe

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Planning and Infrastructure

Application Close: 20/06/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

You are required to provide technical information and appropriate referrals with respect to the overall approval processes involved in the creation and development of lands.

You are the primary initial contact with the city for a wide variety of clients regarding planning and development matters.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 3 year community college diploma or university degree in Construction, Public Administration, Urban Planning or Law

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with land use developmental by-laws at the level of responsibility covered in the job description

KNOWLEDGE:

Expert technical knowledge of the following:

Official Plans and amendments (including Secondary Plans and Policies)
Zoning Bylaws
Site Plan Control Bylaw as amended
Two percent and five percent CashinLieu of Parkland Bylaws
Redevelopment Charges Bylaws
Demolition Control Bylaws and associated agreements
Compliance Reports Bylaws
Cashinlieu of Parking Bylaws and associated agreement
Traffic and Parking Bylaw (Handicapped Parking)
Committee of Adjustment Bylaw
Site Plan Control Agreements and Letters of Understanding
Subdivision Control Bylaw and associated agreements
Property Standards Bylaw and Swimming Pool Enclosure Bylaw
Development Agreements
Condominium Agreements
Municipal Environmental Evaluation Process and the Municipal Environmental Evaluation Review
All Fee Schedules and Application forms for planning and development approval processes
General knowledge of the following:
Sections of the Planning Act, the City of Ottawa Act, and the Municipal Act relating to planning and development matters
Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Partlot Control Bylaw
Trees and Road Cut Bylaw
Provincial Building Code
Ontario Planning, Condominium and Municipal Acts and associated regulations
Provincial planning policies and guidelines
Development approval procedures and practices
Relevant city planning policies and bylaws
General knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
Demonstrated knowledge of all documents and regulations outlined in Annex A

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills/abilities required to deal effectively, efficiently and positively with all external and internal work related contacts
Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural drawings, plans and specifications, and plans of survey
Demonstrated ability to interpret legal documents
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex land development issues from all perspectives necessary to resolve those issues in the most satisfactory manner with respect to compliance with the Zoning Bylaw and related bylaws
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all work related contacts
Demonstrated ability to make verbal presentations
Demonstrated ability to work with all computerrelated programs and systems specific to the work function
Understanding of municipal government structure and the role of the Committee of Adjustment and the Ontario Municipal Board
Understanding of municipal organizational sensitivity
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities
Copes with stress effectively
Deals with shifting priorities
Ability to exercise sound judgment in difficult situations
Client service focus/attitude
Selfmotivated

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement:

English oral, reading, writing;

You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.