Job Id #30030: Planning Technician I - Hamilton, Canada - City of Hamilton

City of Hamilton

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more.

Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
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Job ID #30030:Planning Technician I

Development Planning**:

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Union: CUPE Local 5167

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Job Description ID #:1468

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

GENERAL DUTIES

Oversees and coordinates the preparation of maps for public notices and zoning bylaw amendments.
Prepares Public Notices and circularization lists.
Receives and answers inquiries from public, staff, other departments, lawyers, developers, outside agencies, realtors and elected officials.
Writes reports.
Composes correspondences such as decision of Council, O.M.B. decisions and adoption of bylaws.
Compiles statistics.
Receives and answers inquiries at counter.
Reviews, corrects and prepares comments on draft zoning bylaws.
Oversees and coordinates the preparation of draft schedules and key maps.
Writes procedures; forwards for approval.
Records, and monitors the frequency of inquiries and tracks the number of zoning bylaws prepared by the Division.
Reviews, corrects and prepares comments on draft zoning bylaws and explanatory notices.
Prepares explanatory notes for Zoning bylaws, text amendments and Official Plan Amendments for public notification.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive professional planning experience in a directly related position.
Ability to express ideas effectively, verbally and in writing and able to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.
Experience in a computerized environment. Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
Municipal Planning experience an asset.
A thorough understanding and familiarity with Provincial policy and legislation notably the Ontario Planning

Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Places to Grow and the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

Knowledge of Zoning Bylaws and the development planning process.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, facilitation skills and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to prepare and write reports.
Strong customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to receive and answer inquiries from staff, public, other departments, agencies, developers, public and Council on development related matters.
Proven organization skills and the ability to work with very tight deadlines and competing priorities.

Disclaimer:

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination.

The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.

If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.