Planner - Peterborough, Canada - Otonabee Conservation

Otonabee Conservation

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Peterborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Description

Job Title:
Planner

Reports to:
Manager, Plan Review and Permitting Services

Salary:
$65,317 to $75,721 | Full Time Permanent

Closing Date:
August 24, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Application Process:

Purpose

The Planner, a key point of contact with the public, is responsible for communicating Provincial and Conservation Authority policies and coordinating responses that state the Authority's position regarding its core mandated responsibilities through municipal plan review.

Primary Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list)

Attend meetings within and outside of the Authority on assigned files. Facilitate conflict resolution on files and consult and involve Manager as necessary. Provide recommendations on an appropriate course of action to Manager when such decisions do not reflect Authority requirements and/or policy. Brief Manager prior to releasing letters on major or complex projects.
Educate the public and respond to requests (e.g., solicitors, real estate agents, consultants, landowners, and the general public) regarding development requirements associated with

Authority policies and suggest alternatives/options which may be available.

Liaise with member municipalities, provincial ministries, the federal government and other agencies regarding the Authority's municipal plan review functions.
Represent Authority interests at hearings, tribunals, boards and meetings where required to ensure Authority interests are appropriately identified and addressed.
Act as a planning resource for Authority staff. Liaise with permitting and enforcement staff and coordinate planning responses regarding Section 28 regulations. Process any related
Attend municipal pre-consultation meetings, council meetings and open houses as required.

Prepare educational presentations regarding the Authority's role in development to be delivered at member municipality and other stakeholder meetings as required.

Maintain the Otonabee Conservations Information Management System (CACMS) and electronic filing system for the administration of the planning and regulations programs.
Remain current in relevant government environmental and resource management policy and legislation.

Skill

Degree in planning, environmental studies, geography or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience. A minimum 3 years of relevant progressive experience.
Current knowledge of the _Planning Act_, the Provincial Policy Statement, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the _Conservation Authorities Act_ and Regulations, and other relevant legislation and policies.
Current knowledge of water/environmental management principles. Ability to interpret earth processes, natural features and land uses from an extensive variety of maps and plans, use of air photos and interpretation in the field. Must be able to read and comprehend technical reports such as Environmental Impact Statements, Stormwater Management Reports, Subwatershed Plans, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological studies, Biological inventories and Fisheries reports and relate them to current policies and objectives.
Qualification before the OMB/LPAT, Court, Mining and Lands Tribunal and other tribunals for the giving of evidence and/or expert opinion.
Demonstrated ability to write and speak for maximum results by presenting information that will motivate, persuade, engage or influence others.
Excellent skills in dispute resolution (mediation, facilitation, difficult circumstances).
Valid Ontario Class G driver's license and clean driving record.

Core Competencies

Accountability

Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments; follows organizational guidelines, professional standards, regulations and principles; demonstrates reliability and integrity on a daily basis; determines what will be accomplished including the required steps and actions that incorporate regulations and principles consistent with organization practices; recognizes errors in processes and practices and recommends corrective action; takes responsibility and ownership of mistakes.

Critical Thinking

Monitors and analyzes the internal and external environment to identify current and future opportunities, challenges and risks; uses multiple sources in order to gather complete and accurate data; reflects on past experience and organizational practices and processes in order to develop consistent action plans; engages others within the workplace and anticipates when situations will require higher level support and involves the right people in addressing needs in order to develop outcomes.

Planning and Organizing
Accurately estimates duration and level of difficulty of tasks and projects and sets goals, objectives and work plans to complete; develops, maintains and oversees multiple plans that impact others, aligns necessary resources in order t