Planner - Barrie, Canada - Hydro One Networks Inc
Description
47854 -
Barrie -
Temporary -
12-18 Months
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers.
Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario.
Today, we're focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It's an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One
Perform or assist in environmental and land use analysis studies and development within the department responsible for any of the following: Project Planning Services, Computer Applications, Inventory Methods, Land Use Planning Serv-ices, Impact Prediction Studies, Environmental Program Coordination and Study Methods Development.
The Planner can be assigned responsibilities directed to any of the following major departmental activities associated with the approval, design and construction of new and modified bulk transmission facilities or responsibilities associated with reviews of external policies, legislation and planning documents on behalf of Hydro One.
(c) Land Use Planning Services - where responsibilities are directed towards the analysis of and coordination of responses by Hydro One Inc. on proposed government land use policy, municipal official plans, zoning bylaws and site plans, and proposed development plans of government ministries and agencies to ensure that Hydro One's interests are considered and protected; to review and comment on property management proposals and plans of subdivision as requested by internal groups; to review and analyze existing land use planning documents for environmental project planning; to prepare and process requests for Orders-in-Council and municipal approvals required for projects.
(d) Impact Prediction Studies - where responsibilities are directed towards developing better understandings of the kinds of land use and environmental effects which could result from Ontario Hydro facilities and activities; methods by which such knowledge can be used to predict effects and to help identify, compare and select from among transmission route and site alternatives and to mitigate effects of constructing bulk system facilities.
(e) Inventory Methods - where responsibilities are directed towards improvement of methods for collecting and creating information about the environment and potential impacts, including better sources of information, new technology and media.
- Carry out minor or assist in carrying out major studies and planning for construction projects within the responsibility areas as assigned. On occasion, coordinate smaller studies as directed. Refer unusual problems and relatively important matters to supervisor for direction. Participate in the preparation and presentation of comprehensive responses, reports, recommendations and environmental assessment documents to, and appear before senior management and other interested parties in support of recommendations resulting from assigned projects or studies.
- Carry out investigations, develop evidence and appear at formal hearings including governmental and public participation processes related to land use, environmental planning, site selection Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), Environmental Assessment Board (EAB), joint boards, etc, in an effort to influence the members to change their recommendations in accordance with the interests of Hydro One Inc. Follow all Hydro One rules and practices regarding work safety and vehicle operation.
- Contribute to the securing, protecting and advancing of responsible project and corporate objectives for assigned minor projects or components of major projects or activities, by means of studies and negotiations with external personnel and professionals to achieve mutual understanding or agreement, and to persuade them to change their positions or adopt courses of action in keeping with corporate objectives.
- Prepare tendering specifications on departmental purchases or study contracts in accordance with assigned projects. Carry out the evaluation of tenders and the awarding and administering of contracts as directed.
- Prepare information in accordance with budget requirements for designated projects or project components and be accountabl
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