Regular Full-time Planner A - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

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Description

Job Snapshot:

Employee Type:

Regular Full-Time
Location:Oshawa
Job Type:
Government
Experience:
Not Specified
Date Posted:
4/19/2023
A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30
minute drive from Toronto, the _
_City of Oshawa__ is one of Canada's fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co
operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._

Job Title:
Regular Full-Time Planner A
Posting Number:004228

Department:
Economic and Development Services Department
Branch:Planning Services

Location:

City Hall
Eligible for Hybrid Work:Yes

Posting Start Date:2023/04/19
Posting End Date:2023/05/05 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
CUPE 251
Salary Grade:08, $ $39.68
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
: 36.25 Shift Work Required**:No

Reporting to the Manager, Development & Urban Design, provide professional planning advice on various land use planning matters.

Responsibilities

Duties include collecting, researching and analyzing data related to assigned projects
Providing testimony at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings regarding planning matters, drafting and interpreting reports, agreements and bylaws
Liaising with staff, other departments, outside agencies and consultants
Responding to inquiries from the public, development industry, landowners, councilors and staff
Interpreting legislation, City policies, bylaws and agreements
Assisting in and providing witness evidence as necessary at tribunals
Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Knowledge and skills normally associated with the completion of a four year Bachelor's Degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning (or related discipline), plus a minimum of one year relevant professional planning experience (preferably at the municipal level); or have the equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
Proven ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
Welldeveloped interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Strong research, analytical and reasoning skills
Ability to work on own initiative and adaptive to changing circumstances
Possess a working knowledge of provincial/regional planning legislation that affect the City
Eligibility for full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred
Ability to provide own transportation as required
This position is eligible for hybrid work

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file.

Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.