Planner (Urban) - Oakville, Canada - Town of Oakville

Town of Oakville

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Oakville, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Details:

Full-Time (CUPE 1329T)

current area of focus: 2 Development

Posting Status:

This posting is open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date:

Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59 pm on
September 19, 2023.
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We offer:

A hybrid work schedule:

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A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS) (Optional):

A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things:
Undertaking planning work related to policy research, formulation, and implementation.

Responsibilities:

Interprets and provides advice on the Town's Official Plan(s), Zoning Bylaw(s), the Planning Act, Ontario Heritage Act and other planning related legislation.
Reviews, evaluates and presents the town's planning position through reports and studies before Town Council, including various committees, agencies, municipalities, ministries, Tribunals and the general public.
Resolves conflicts on planning and development matters through negotiation and mediation.
Undertakes background research and analysis which may include land use, growth management, demographic, economic, environmental, and developmentrelated issues.
Prepares and presents reports and studies with recommendations on a wide range of policy planning matters for consideration by Town Council;
Recommends and prepares amendments to the Oakville Official Plan(s) and Zoning Bylaw(s).
Reviews and evaluates planning studies, policies, and programs, and provides comments and recommendations to Council and various authorities.
Establishes a coordinated position working with other departments and agencies on various planning matters including the Planning District teams.
Composes and delivers written and oral reports to municipal officials, the public, Committees and Council.
Monitors, evaluates and responds to existing and emerging Provincial, Regional and other planning initiatives.
Coordinates projects with Strategic business staff and/or clerical staff.
Provide assistance to persons inquiring about various planning matters.
Provides expert planning opinion before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

This position requires a university degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
Must have at least three years of relevant development planning experience.
Working knowledge of Planning Act and other provincial legislation (i.e. Condominium Act, Municipal Act) and provincial policies.
Ability to interpret and understand technical reports and drawings, and relate them to Provincial, Regional, Conservation Authority, and Town policies.
Ability to respond to multiple, conflicting and shifting priorities and deadlines.
Proven report writing skills and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Ability to present complex issues to a variety of audiences.
Innovative and strong critical/strategic thinker.
Ability to problem solve, negotiate and mediate.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to foster and sustain positive internal and external relationships.
Demonstrated proficiency with GIS.
Ability to undertake background research and analysis on land use, demographic, economic, urban design, environmental and development related issues.
Experience in providing expert testimony at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Membership in OPPI is required (or eligible for full membership); full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners would be considered an asset.
Must be flexible and capable of working extra hours, and attend evening meetings.
Must be able to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties and corporate business.