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ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

EMPLOYER: Town of Ajax
LOCATION: Ajax, ON
DEADLINE DATE: August 13, 2022
 

Reporting to the Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, the Environmental Planner is responsible for: reviewing all development applications; commenting and providing professional recommendations on behalf of the Town with respect to environmental and climate change related legislation; and supporting the development and implementation of various corporate and community-wide strategies and plans related to climate change, environmentally sustainable practices, water and energy conservation, air and water quality, energy planning, and waste management. 


Key Duties:

  • Reviews all development applications for compliance and implementation of the mandatory requirements identified in the Ajax Green Standard;
  • Supports the Policy and Sustainability Division of the Planning Section and coordinates research, project planning, and other major strategic initiatives;Monitors, reviews, provides critical analysis, and provides recommendations and formal responses on matters of a policy and/or legislative nature originating from Provincial, Regional and other municipal governments;
  • Represents the Town and provides environmental sustainability and climate change expertise on various external technical and citizen’s advisory committees;
  • Oversees data collection and research activities that involve careful and critical analysis and strategic thinking;
  • Identifies issues, provides thoughtful critical analysis, and examines input from various technical and scientific sources and all stakeholders to prepare corporate and community-wide programs, research reports, strategies and policies;
  • Provides evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal Hearings or other tribunals as a qualified expert witness;
  • Prepares staff reports and public presentations to Community Affairs and Planning Committee, General Government Committee, Council and advisory committees;
  • Provides in-depth analysis, technical and policy information, and advice to Committees, Council, Department Heads, Town staff, agencies, and the general public; 
  • Prepares and/or comments on terms of reference, prepares project plans, consults with stakeholders, prepares reports and other documents;
  • Addresses inquiries from residents, applicants, developers, staff and Council related to planning policy projects, the Ajax Green Standard, and climate change related initiatives/programs;
  • Supports and participates in community-wide environmental and sustainability initiatives.


Qualifications/Skills:

  • Four (4) year University degree in Environmental Science, Planning or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent;
  • Minimum four (4) years relevant and current work experience, with a focus/specialization in environmental/natural heritage/sustainability planning;
  • Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or Candidate Membership and in process of obtaining RPP designation;
  • Candidate or Full Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute;
  • Environmental Professional designation and/or LEED AP certification is considered an asset;
  • Experience providing expert testimony before the Ontario Land Tribunal is considered an asset;
  • Strong knowledge and demonstrated implementation of legislative requirements under the Planning Act and policy framework under the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan and Greenbelt Plan;
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; necessary for public presentations and appearing before meetings of Council and Committees;
  • Strong organizational, time management and planning skills; 
  • Proficient in M365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
  • Proven ability to work with minimal supervision;
  • Ability to provide a criminal reference check that is satisfactory to the Town of Ajax, upon being hired.


Salary: $78,096.20 - $82,646.20 per year
 

This is a unionized position that works 35 hours per week.   The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

 

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please go to the Town of Ajax website at www.ajax.ca/careers.  The closing date for this position is 11:59 p.m. on August 13, 2022.

 

All Town of Ajax employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; proof of vaccination status will be requested as a condition of employment upon hire. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Town’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

The Town of Ajax is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and accessibility within the workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. The Town embraces diversity and gender expression through policy, staff training and providing positive spaces. The Town encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If selected for an interview, please inform Human Resources staff of any accommodation you may require during the process.