Coordinator, Committee of Adjustment - 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: 6661

Department:
Committee of Adjustment

Service:
Committee of Adjustment Branch

Employment Type: 1 Permanent Full Time Position
and 1 Temporary Full Time Position (Up to 2 years)
Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

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

Location: 101 Centrepointe Drive

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Administrative and Support Services

Application Close: 30/01/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 3 year community college diploma or university degree in Public Administration, business or law, building development, urban planning or architecture, or related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in land use planning or development.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Appointment as Commissioner of Oaths within the timeframe determined by the employer

KNOWLEDGE:

Must possess technical knowledge of the following and their interrelationship: Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, City of Ottawa Official Plan, City of Ottawa Zoning Bylaw, Site Plan Control Approval Bylaw, Land Titles Act, Ontario Building Code Act, Planning and Building Permit Approval Processes (Site Plan Control Approval, Plan of Subdivision, Heritage, Part Lot Control, Cashinlieu of Parkland, Minimum Distance Separation Guidelines), Ontario Municipal Board, Conservation Authorities Act, Compliance Reports, Accessibility of Ontarians for Disability Act and other related Municipal Bylaws including the Private Approach Bylaw and the Property Standards Bylaw.
Demonstrated knowledge of the regulations and practices governing the proceedings of the Committee of Adjustment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the function of the Ontario Municipal Board.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Survey Plans, Compiled Plans, Registered Plans and Architectural drawings.
Demonstrated knowledge of the performance standards of the Zoning Bylaw, including official interpretations and updated amendments and to recognize deficiencies.
Demonstrated knowledge of real estate conveyancing practices and procedures.
Knowledge of general land use planning principles.
Knowledge of municipal organizational structure.
Demonstrated knowledge of general office practices and procedures, records management and office equipment, including Liberty Court Player and Wolfvision Visualizer.
Demonstrated understanding of a widerange of complex and technical construction and development issues and their interrelationship with the Zoning Bylaw performance requirements.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to explain and educate clients and the general public on applicable provincial statutes as they relate to the role of the Committee of Adjustment and the daytoday activities of the position.
Demonstrated writing skills with a demonstrated analytical ability to extract key points dealing with legal and planning issues, and constructionrelated proposals and convey those, in writing, in a nontechnical manner, paying strict attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret plans of survey, architectural drawings, site plan drawings and to perform mathematical calculations.
Strong communication skills to deal effectively and tactfully with Committee Members, elected officials, management, solicitors, architects, development professionals and the general public and to deal with people in an emotional state whose property interests are being impacted.
Excellent organization and time management skills and techniques, with proven ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, detailoriented environment to meet tight legislated deadlines.
Ability to conduct background research and analyze information collected.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and independent decisionmaking, utilizing discretion as required.
Work independently and as a flexible and cooperative member of a team.
Ability to establish priorities and to work under stressful conditions to meet strict legislative deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people representing a wide of range of interests and authorities.
Problemsolving skills.
Organizational skills.
Positive approach in resolving conflicts.
Self motivated and resourceful.
Clientfocused.
Resultsoriented.
Tactful and discreet.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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_You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement

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Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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