Intermediate Development Planner

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

The City of Brantford is rapidly growing and to keep up with the demand in development services, we are hiring an Intermediate Development Planner to join our team. The City of Brantford is a community with a rich history shaped by our location on the Grand River and proximity to major consumer and industrial markets throughout North America. With a proactive local government, robust infrastructure network and a vast inventory of future development lands, there has never been a more exciting time to live, work and play in the Brantford.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Development Planning, the Intermediate Development Planner will provide professional planning advice to City Council, other City departments, the general public, development community, and other government agencies related to land use planning and development. Primary duties will include reviewing, processing, providing recommendations on development applications including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision/Condominiums, Part Lot Control and Site Plans, and presenting Planning Reports to City Council and Committees of Council, and preparing all required implementation documents. Related duties of this position include liaising with all stakeholders involved in the land development process to ensure all concerns and requirements are addressed, arranging and participating at Neighbourhood Meetings, serving as the primary resource person for communicating information on development related activities, and representing the Municipality before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other planning related tribunals.

Qualifications

• Applicants are required to have a post-secondary degree in Planning, Geography or a related field
• Be a full member, in good standing, or be in the process of becoming a full member with the Ontario Provincial Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in preferably a municipal planning environment
• Candidates will have a thorough working knowledge of the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement and contemporary planning principles and practices gained through academic training, work experience and continuous learning
• Experience providing evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal or a similar tribunal would be an asset
• The ideal candidate will have strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy are necessary
• User functionality in MS Office products and other related software programs and a valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's Licence are required
• The successful candidate will be an outstanding team player with a strong customer service attitude, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary environment and be able to organize and manage short and long term priorities and objectives to meet deadlines

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it's important to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness and work life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us, you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

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