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Assistant Planner

EMPLOYER:   City of Toronto
LOCATION: Toronto, ON
DEADLINE DATE: September 9, 2022

Job ID: 29080

Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section: City Planning, CP Community Planning Etob. York Dist.

Work Location: Various Locations, Please see below

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 2 Permanent and 2 Temporary (up to 18 months) Vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $37.80 - $41.41, Wage Grade 11

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 4

Posting Period: 29-July-2022 to 9-Sept-2022

 

Locations:

1. City Hall, 100 Queen St. West

2.Etobicoke Civic Centre, 2 Civic Centre Court

3.Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive

4.North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street

 

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Community Planning, the Assistant Planner will undertake a wide array of responsibilities in the Community Planning Section, as follows:

  • Evaluates Minor Variance, Consent, Part Lot Control, Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Control, Rental Housing Demolition and Draft Plan of Condominium application
  • Evaluates the impact of a range of planning applications and initiatives
  • Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information on demographic, economic, legal, social, cultural and physical information relating to urban land use and area studies.
  • Organizes, and participates in, meetings to exchange information on development proposals, policies under review, and other planning issues.
  • Responds to requests for information from developers, consultants, staff from other agencies and governments, elected officials, and the public.
  • Prepares planning reports.
  • Maintains divisional reports and records
  • Prepares and presents expert evidence and opinion before the Toronto Local Appeal Body and the Ontario Land Tribunal.

 

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  • Accredited university degree in urban planning or an approved equivalent combination of education in a related subject and planning experience.
  • Experience with planning projects/assignments.
  • Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
 

You must also have:

  • Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural and site plan drawings.
  • Ability to apply critical judgement and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to respond to public inquiries and concerns related to municipal approval of development applications.
  • Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with ability to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders, senior-level staff, outside agencies, politicians and other orders of government.
  • Ability to work independently on confidential and sensitive matters with minimum supervision in a highly demanding work environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organization, and with elected officials, the media and the public.
  • Ability to present effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other regulations/legislation that apply to the job duties.
 

NOTE: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy < https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/city-administration/corporate-policies/people-equity-policies/covid-19-mandatory-vaccination-policy/ >. Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.
 

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How to Apply:

For more information on these and other opportunities with the City of Toronto, visit us online at https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/. To apply online, submit your resume, quoting Job ID 29080, by Friday, September 9, 2022.
 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity < https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US >.
 

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process < https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US >.