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Senior Planner - Development Review (2 positions), Policy Planning (1 position)

EMPLOYER: Region of Waterloo
LOCATION: Kitchener, ON
DEADLINE DATE: August 14, 2022


Date of Posting: June 28, 2022
Title: Senior Planner (Community Planning)
Position: R00752
Posting: 2022-1749
Length: Full Time, 3 positions
Department/Division: Planning, Development & Legislative Services/Community Planning
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 1883
Grade: 015
Salary/Wage: $42.84 - $48.68 per hour (effective July 1, 2022) (under review)
Location: Administration Headquarters, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener

Apply Online: 

https://ats.region.waterloo.on.ca/region/job_opportunities_ext_details.php?viewby=&REQN_NUMBER=2022-1749


Description of Duties:

Develops and leads a variety of regional planning initiatives (e.g., land use and policy planning, source water protection, transportation, brownfield development, environmental stewardship) in a multi-stakeholder environment. Provides professional planning recommendations and expertise on complex studies, development applications and Regional Official Plan amendments to achieve the Region’s long-term vision and objectives. Fulfils regional and provincial approval authority responsibilities under the Planning Act.
 

Current Assignment:  Development Review (2 positions) and Policy Planning (1 position)
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of planning theory, research methods, and planning-related legislation, acquired through a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related discipline, plus 5 years of directly related experience.
  • Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners/Ontario Professional Planners Institute as a Registered Professional Planner.
  • Knowledge of the Planning Act and other planning-related legislation, regulations, policy statements, and guidelines in a public sector environment, and the Regional Official Plan. Knowledge of other related legislation (e.g., Clean Water Act, Housing Services Act), area municipal official plan policies, implementation guidelines, zoning by-laws, and procedures.
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills, using a balance of technical skill, creativity, and reasonableness.
  • Ability to exercise political sensitivity and judgment consistent with professional standards.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
  • Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects to successful completion, and plan and prioritize work in response to conflicting demands.
  • Communication, human relations, facilitation, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills to work effectively with stakeholders with competing interests (e.g., developers, engineers, lawyers, area municipalities, members of the public); deal with angry, emotional, and frustrated stakeholders on controversial decisions, and resolve actual and perceived issues; communicate effectively with all levels of staff, councillors, and the public; and participate as an effective team member.
  • Ability to write concise, audience appropriate correspondence; prepare responses to legal inquiries (e.g., compliance requests); prepare formal reports/letters indicating Provincial and Regional planning policies and technical conditions for approval; convey issues and concepts effectively; make presentations and explain planning issues, information, and procedures in a manner appropriate for various audiences, and in OMB, Council, and Committee settings.
  • Ability to read, interpret, synthesize, and apply complex technical policy, and legal information (e.g., reports, documents, records, file information, maps, plans, drawings).
  • Computer skills using software such as MS Office, databases, GIS, and data management programs.
  • May be occasionally required to alter schedule to attend evening meetings.
  • Ability to travel within Waterloo Region.
  • Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity.  The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process.  If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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