District Planner

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Principal Planner, the District Planner is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of a wide range of urban planning programs and services related to development application planning.

The District Planner works directly with developers, the community, elected officials, and other City staff in the review and analysis of development applications, provision of advice and sharing of expert opinion, participation in major planning initiatives, and review of legislation and by-laws.  This position is expected to function with limited supervision and exercise independent decision making when appropriate.

As a leader within the Urban Planning and Design Division, the District Planner is expected to provide on-going mentorship and direction to other planning staff, setting a positive, professional example within the organization.  They are often expected to represent the Division / Department in meetings with external stakeholders.  This position plays a key supporting role for the Principal Planner.

As the District Planner, your duties will include :

• Assist and lead in the administration of planning services related to the development application process.
• Participating in mid – and long-range planning activities.
• Providing planning advice to Council, Committees of Council, other City Departments, the public and others, and serves as a liaison between other internal and / or external stakeholders as required.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working closely with other planning staff to provide opportunities for mentorship and knowledge transfer, exhibiting a high degree of leadership, professionalism, ethical conduct and integrity.

Your education and qualifications include :