Environmental Planner - Dartmouth, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

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Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting

Planning with an environmental and climate lens has never been more important as we advance our response to the climate crisis and implement HalifACT, the municipality's ambitious new climate plan, and work to build complete and resilient communities.

Reporting to the Manager, Environment, the Environmental Planner (Planner II)'s key areas of focus include:

Integration of naturebased climate solutions into planning regulations
Support the implementation of the Green Network Plan
Liaise between ECC & Planning to integrate environmental thinking in decisions and reconnect with Planning from ECC perspective on key areas of work such as regional planning, parks, housing, developments, etc.
Identify environmental stipulations within planning strategies
Represent ECC at planning meetings & review new developments for environmental concerns
Inventory of historical environmental planning considerations by district

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and perform intermediatelevel professional work and provide technical assistance and information to staff and the public related to a broad range of planning matters, focused on environmental planning
Subject matter expert in environmental science in one or more of the following areas: biology, conservation, ecology, geography, GIS, environmental studies, or similar field
Liaise between citizens, government agencies, developers, and elected officials on planning matters as required
Design and facilitates communityfocused strategic planning, education, and consultation processes as required
Identify emerging planning trends, policies, and best practices from other jurisdictions and makes recommendations on policies and planning initiatives to address environmental problems and opportunities
Lead or support the development of policy options, analysis and reports on planning issues, and participates as a team member for multidisciplinary projects in partnership with various stakeholders
Research, analyze, and support the preparation of reports, terms of reference, request for proposals, policies and procedures, correspondence and briefs for ECC management
Prepare, present and maintain comprehensive land use bylaws, subdivision bylaws and other regulations regarding environmental planning

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

University degree from an accredited planning program and three (3) years of professional planning experience;
OR:
University degree from a non-accredited but related program (such as Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geographic/Spatial Information systems, or Geography) and five (5) years of professional planning experience
Candidacy as a Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) or equivalent Provincial or International designation is considered an asset
Experience working in a municipal government environment is considered an asset

Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Welldeveloped knowledge of the principles and practices of planning including crossfunctional knowledge involving other disciplines
Indepth knowledge of one or more areas of planning specializations, including environmental/natural resources planning (other areas include community development, urban design, housing, and parks and recreation)
Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal government environmental regulations and programs
Thorough knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, the HRM Charter, the Subdivision Bylaw, various HRM Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use bylaws related to land use planning and the ability to interpret and draft bylaws and contracts
Superior written and verbal communications and strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
Creative problemsolving skills to gather relevant information to solve less welldefined practical problems

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

COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Flexibility, Initiative, Organizational Awareness, Organization and Planning, Stress Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Team Leadership, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS:
Permanent, full-time

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week

SALARY:
$41.26/hour (level 9), as per NSGEU 222 Collective Agreement

WORK LOCATION: 3rd floor of Dartmouth Ferry Terminal (88 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth)

CLOSING DATE:
Applications will be received up to
11:59 p.m. on February 4, 2024

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 wi