Planner Heritage - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job ID: 36083

Job Category:
Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section:
City Planning, CP Urban Design

Work Location:
City Hall, 100 Queen Street W.

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, 5 Permanent Vacancies, 1 Temporary Vacancy (12 months)

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $59.08, TF0481, Wage Grade 15

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 6

Posting Period: 20-Nov-2023 to 11-Dec-2023

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Program Manager, Heritage Policy and Research Team, the Planner Heritage will undertake heritage preservation assignments and initiatives of the Heritage Planning/Urban Design Section and strive for excellence in the delivery of those services.

Reviews and contributes to the Official Plan policy planning process for all planning studies and the development of incentives and policy development.
Provides information and advice to requests from elected officials, other levels of government, other City divisions, developers, consultants, agencies, boards and the public. Prepares reports and correspondence.
Liaises and represents the City in meetings.
Makes presentations to and answers enquiries from the public regarding Heritage Planning.
Develops and conducts public participation programs.
Prepares and presents reports, makes recommendations to the Toronto Preservation Board, Committees and Council on proposals involving heritage resources, including heritage conservation incentives, alterations to listed and designated buildings, demolition of heritage properties, and heritage policy.
Advises on the use of incentives to leverage high quality conservation of heritage properties.
Reviews and comments on technical reports and drawings including Heritage Impact Assessments, Conservation Plans, Landscape Plans, Lighting Plans, Interpretation Plans and Heritage Signage Plans.
Negotiates Heritage Easement Agreements, prepares documentation and legal schedules. Monitors implementation.
Serves as an expert witness at hearings of judicial boards and tribunals such as the Ontario Lands Tribunal and Provincial Court. Presents evidence and provides professional opinion.
Coordinates and conducts studies, proposes policies and works with consultants in the preparation and adoption of Heritage Conservation District studies and Cultural Heritage Resources Assessments.
Provides project coordination throughout the implementation process of a Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment. Facilitates the internal and external consultation process, public outreach and community education in compliance with the Ontario Heritage Act and other applicable legislation.
Establishes and maintains linkages to communities and other divisions to ensure effective partnerships.
Conducts heritage conservation planning studies and initiatives, reviews development proposals, develops recommendations and drafts reports for Committees and Council.
Administers the City's Heritage Tax Rebate Program, including the development of policy and heritage property inspections related to these incentives. Coordinates with other City divisions and provincial agencies. Advises and makes recommendations to City Council on funding allocations. Ensures project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget.
Analyzes data and prepares reports on heritage issues affecting the city. Evaluates preservation planning implications and prepares recommendations including policy changes.

Key Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in planning, architecture, history, or in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in the field of heritage conservation including, creating heritage plans, developing policy and conducting historic research.
Experience in leading and conducting heritage planning studies and preparing Heritage Conservation District plans and Cultural Heritage Resource Assessments.
Experience in leading and coordinating heritage conservation projects from inception to implementation in a multistakeholder and a highpressure, highvolume environment.

You must also have:

Applied knowledge of the Ontario Heritage Act, Planning Act, the Official Plan and the Development Review Process which includes the current regulations and evolving planning policy trends in the City.
Knowledge of historical preservation theory, legislation, principles, and practice.
Sound knowledge of heritage planning and urban design, historical theory, legislation, and technological principles that pertains to heritage preservation.
Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural and site plan drawings.
Ability to produce concise and effective reports, presentations, and recommendations under time constraints.
Ability to work independently on confidential