Urban Planning Technician - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services Corporation
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1 week ago
Description
Position:
Urban Planning Technician
Closing:
Posting will remain open until filled
Term:
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range:
$44,100 - $51,820
Our Vision is "to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.
We are currently seeking an Urban Planning Technician to work from any of our office locations in Dryden, Sault Ste.
- oriented, organized, enthusiastic individual who understands and appreciates how safe, affordable housing contributes to the quality of life and serves as a stable foundation.
PLEASE APPLY ON OUR CAREERS PAGE:
In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter.
Compensation:
In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package.
This comprehensive compensation package includes:
- Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;
- Comprehensive medical & dental benefits + company vehicles available for fieldwork;
- Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Remembrance Day, Easter Monday and Family Day;
- Opportunity for cultural, educational, and other approved leaves;
- Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity;
- A competitive salary in the pay band 5, $44,100 $51,820.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Carry out investigations and compile information for planning studies and special projects, using reports, maps, and aerial photographs, or by inquiry and field examination;
- Answer public inquiries requiring clarification and interpretation of the Official Plan, Zoning Bylaws and other municipal policies and regulations;
- Assist in organizing and conducting preconsultation meetings, required public meetings, information sessions and presentations;
- Prepare preliminary and final plans, maps, sketches and other graphics/displays for planning studies, planning projects, administrative reports and public meetings;
- All other duties as assigned.
- Two (2) year College diploma in Planning Technician, Urban and Regional Planning Technician or equivalent education and experience;
- Two (2) to three (3) years' experience in a similar role;
- Current membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technician (CACPT) and/or Ontario Professional Planner Institute (OPPI) would be an asset;
- Applied, technical knowledge of applicable land use planning statutes, regulations, policies, standards, processes and best practices;
- Strong computer skills in MS Office and GIS;
- General knowledge of public relations;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- General knowledge of government structure, protocol, procedures, budgeting and funding;
- General knowledge of routine office procedures, practices and equipment;
- General knowledge of project management;
- Understand, interpret and remain appraised of changing legislative and regulatory requirements;
- Good communication skills both verbal and written; presentation skills;
- Exercise sound judgment and good public relations, interact effectively with internal/external customers;
- Computer proficiency in MS Office and GIS;
- Accept direction and complete tasks as assigned with limited supervision;
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting;
- Ability to problem solve.
Conditions of employment:
- Ability to travel as required (limited);
- Ability to work varying hours/days;
- Valid CPIC Clearance (Criminal Records check);
- References;
- Current, valid Ontario Driver's Licence and safe driving record (preferred).
For the Health and Safety of employees, all new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired by OAHS. For clarity, fully vaccinated means two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and that at least 14 days have elapsed since completion of your vaccine series. OAHS will require proof of full vaccination prior to an employee's start date.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$44,100.00-$51,820.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
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