Urban Planner - Kentville, Canada - Town of Kentville

Description

Kentville Nova Scotia is growing and evolving We are looking for a Planner to help lead the town through change and growth.

About us:

Kentville is where you go for fantastic festivals, regional sports events, mountain biking, nature-based experiences, delicious food, and welcoming community spaces.

When you walk through town you will come to know your neighbours but also business owners and town staff.

You will be drawn to our beautiful Miners Marsh Park, our award-winning library, and dozens of unique shops and restaurants.

This town really is a Breath of Fresh Air.

Kentville strives to deliver high quality services, programs and support to residents and property owners.

Recreation, support for business, and responsible sustainable financial management are top priorities at the Town of Kentville to make this community one of the best in the province and in Canada.

We aim to deliver on our brand promise to be "A Breath of Fresh Air" for all our municipal services, and also in the working environment of town hall.

If you are looking for a collaborative team setting, working closely with others to achieve collective goals and objectives while having a little fun, this is the place for you Town staff are key to the success of our organization and share a commitment to provide our residents and taxpayers with respectful and responsive service.

Whether we are replacing a bridge on a trail, liaising with a developer for a housing project, hosting a national mountain bike competition or sending out property tax bills, our staff have a standard of care that promotes respect, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility.

- *Minimum education or equivalent experience: The Town of Kentville understands that work experience and education can both be significant and meaningful forms of career advancement._


About the job:

The Planning and Development Department manages the growth, development, and physical form of the town.

The Development Planner (DP) is an advanced professional planning position involving considerable independent judgement in the review and analysis of development throughout the town of Kentville.

The DP reviews major development projects, from project initiation through to execution, that are often complex and require coordination with stakeholders and other departments.

Our town is on the cusp of expanding into a largely undeveloped residential region, which will soon be opened for strategic and responsible development.

The Development Planner will play a key role in creating a vision for this neighbourhood and implementing that vision through a Secondary Plan and also through the existing plans for the town such as the Accessibility Plan and the Active Transportation Plan.

This is a fantastic opportunity as a planner to help shape the town with a unique team of individuals on community-defining projects.

The DP will report to the Director of Engineering and Public Works and will work closely with the Development Officer/Planning Technician and the Community and Economic Development Coordinator.

You will need to be a capable communicator as you prepare and present detailed reports for our Chief Administrative Officer, Town Council, and various committees and through engagement with the public.

Kentville has a defined matched pension plan of 9.0%, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage.

We offer an employee assistance program and an annual $150 Wellness Benefit.

Staff are encouraged to seek training and support for professional development and can participate in remote work supported by technology assets.

The estimated salary range for this position is $59,000 to $72,000 per year.


About you:

• Must have a degree in planning which is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Membership with or eligibility to be licensed as a Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) as per the NS Professional Planners Act is required.
• Two (2) years of supervising and project management experience.
• Experience with GIS mapping and analysis is considered an asset.

Detailed Responsibilities:

The following is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Development Planner.

The listing is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the Director's initiative to expand their function beyond this scope nor is it intended to limit the Chief Administrative Officer's right to assign other duties.

• Knowledge of planning legislation and ability to perform legislative planning functions associated with the Municipal Government Act.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of community planning principles, methods and procedures is demonstrated.
• Ability to work independently and with mínimal assistance.
• Awareness and understanding of current planning and development issues in communities are demonstrated.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Planning and Development Department's policies, priorities