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PLANNER

EMPLOYER: Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
LOCATION: Brockville, ON
DEADLINE DATE: August 30, 2022

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley, located in Eastern Ontario, in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is flourishing rural community with a close by urban setting. Elizabethtown-Kitley is a beautiful, safe and diverse community of 10,000 residents, serving a regional catchment area of 90,000+. Brockville is a 20-minute commute, Ottawa and Kingston are less than an hour’s drive, and Toronto and Montreal are less than 200 kilometres.

The business profile of the Township includes a mix of agricultural, manufacturing, industrial businesses, contracting and tourism.

To live in the Township or the Counties, is a captivating experience. Both provide affordable residential real estate, including rural and urban residential and heritage homes, hobby farms and full agricultural operations, village settings, and subdivisions.  Relax in our community and enjoy the beautiful St. Lawrence River and lakes, all within a short drive. Every season offers activities, be this recreational, educational or cultural.
 

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference

Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Planner is generally responsible for responding to public inquires and working with other municipal staff, agencies, citizens and developers in the review and processing of planning applications made under the Planning Act and any processes under the Municipal Act or other legislation assigned to the Development Department.  Responsibilities of the position include the implementation and interpretation of municipal by-laws relevant to planning and development proposals. The Planner will process applications including zoning amendments, official plan amendments, plans of subdivisions, condominiums, site plans and minor variance applications.  The Planner will also manage key projects including the review of the Official Plan and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law when necessary. 
 

Representative Duties

Perform the responsibilities of this position within the legislative and regulatory standards as set out in applicable legislation, regulations, and By-laws as well as all practices and procedures established in the Township’s documents or as directed by the Director of Development Services. 

  • Receive, evaluate and process Planning Act applications for conformance with the Official Plan, provincial policies, By-laws and other applicable regulations.
  • Prepares or assist in the preparation of detailed planning reports on development proposals; including the preparation of all circulations, notices and keeping of all records as required.
  • Responsible for the Committee of Adjustment, providing recommendations and professional planning advise for Minor Variances and acts as Secretary/Treasurer which includes the preparation of agendas, minutes, staff reports, attending meetings and presenting information to the Committee.
  • Processing of Zoning and Official Plan amendments and site plan applications including meeting with applicants, preparing applications for circulation including key plan and appropriate mapping, and preparing staff reports.
  • Reviews and provides recommendations to Council and the Planning Advisory Committee regarding draft plans of subdivisions, condominiums, and consents.
  • Collects a variety of data on topics and develops documents in support of new or updated policies and By-laws including, but not limited to, the Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
  • Prepares for and represents the Township at LPAT hearings, as necessary.
  • Conducts field evaluations and assessments.
  • Responds to inquiries from the public, internal departments, governments/agencies, and others on municipal planning matters.
  • Communicate with other municipal departments and external agencies as required in regard to planning applications and information sharing.
  • Attend evening meetings as required for the Planning Advisory Committee and Committee of Adjustment.
  • Assessment of building permits for compliance with the Zoning By-law and other applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Assists in the preparation of and makes recommendations for annual operating and capital budgets including long-range forecasts for the mapping and planning application related functions.
  • Undertake special projects and performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with departmental or corporate objectives.
 

Key Contacts:

  • Internal - All levels up to and including the Administrator-Clerk, Council, Internal Planning, By-law Enforcement, Building staff, Public Works and other department staff
  • External - Members of the Public, Neighbouring municipal staff, Ministry representatives, Legal Counsel, Professional consultants
 

Ideal Qualifications:

  • University degree or equivalent in Planning or equivalent planning education in a comparable field
  • Two (2) years’ experience, with preference given to a planning or administrative environment
  • Membership eligibility with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) with preference for full member.
  • Good working knowledge of the Planning Act, Municipal Act and any associated legislation and regulations
  • Computer proficiency required in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS and website applications related to Planning and Building
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license including the occasional use of personal vehicle as required
  • Availability to attend evening meetings/events.
 

Interpersonal Skill Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal, project/time management, analytical, communication, presentation, problem-solving/mediation, and staff leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Customer service oriented
  • Ability to work independently and also a collaborative team player
  • Ability to work under deadline pressures; ability to multi-task
  • Ability to interact with all levels both inside and outside of the organization
 

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity please apply via email by August 30th, 2022 or sooner to careers@waterhousesearch.ca quoting project EK-Planner. Please note that this is an urgent requirement and qualified candidates will get immiedate consideration.
 

Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter please contact Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.com or Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amyoliveira@waterhousesearch.com. 
 

All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.