Planner in Training - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

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Description

Req ID: 24849

Vacancy Type:
Temporary

Contract Duration:
up to 3 year term (36 months)

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 03/31/2024

Job Summary:

The Planner in Training Program is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to gain valuable experience in areas such as land use planning, plans review, by-law review, research and analysis, counter support, community engagement activities and build a strong understanding of the municipal review/approval process.

The Planner in Training conducts research and supports a range of planning projects and initiatives.

Join the City of Mississauga's Planner in Training program for a 36-month term and rotate through various Divisions in the Planning and Building Department to gain a 'big picture' perspective of the department, build relationships across Divisions and Departments, and develop a multi-disciplinary set of skills.

This position will begin in the City Planning Strategies Division.

Annual OPPI and CIP membership fees
One ethics course registration
One OPPI exam fee
Mentorship opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct research and analysis on municipal, planning and development matters including best practices and provincial legislative changes.
Prepare written documents (e.g. reports, memorandums, letters) to support projects and respond to inquiries.
Create or update and analyse statistical and financial data sets and corresponding visual representations of data and analysis, as required.
Assist with community and stakeholder engagement initiatives including recording meeting notes and facilitating discussions.
Review media and Council agendas (City and Region and their relevant subcommittees) to monitor planning trends, issues, and matters of strategic importance to the City.
Contribute to projects and Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings by completing components of projects and participating on multidisciplinary internal and external teams, as assigned.
Conduct site visits, as required.
Provide internal and external customer service support on official plan or project matters, as assigned.
Maintain electronic records and reports in accordance with the City's policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

University/College degree in Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Geography or a related discipline with some prior experience (e.g. internship, junior planner) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In the process of obtaining, or eligible to obtain, related professional designation e.g. RPP, MCIP, OAA.
Demonstrated general knowledge of municipal regulations and policies and relevant provincial legislation including the Planning and Municipal Acts.
Demonstrated ability to design, conduct and complete a research assignment.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service and conflict resolution including the tact to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and senior level management.
Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise documents.
Promote and contribute to a supportive team environment while being selfmotivated and cooperative with a demonstrated ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Ability to work and adapt in a fastpaced environment with a demonstrated ability to maintain organization and exercise critical thinking, independent judgment, and problemsolving while managing competing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Must demonstrate and act in accordance with the City's Corporate Values of Trust, Quality and Excellence, including displaying integrity and sound moral and ethical principles.
Experience working with financial information is considered an asset.
Demonstrated computer skills with MS Office suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficiency with GIS or design programs is considered an asset.
Must have the ability to travel and provide own transportation in order to conduct site visits or attend meetings in multiple locations, as required.

Hourly Rate/Salary:
$ $ Based on salary grade D $65,753 to $87,671)

Hours of Work: 35

Work Location:
Civic Centre

Organization Unit:
P&B/Planning Innovation

Department/Division/Section:
P&B/Planning & Building Dept, P&B/City Planning Strategies, Planning Innovation

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

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