Planner I

Working within the Planning Department of the Engineering Planning and Environmental Division, the Planner I provides intake review and analysis of various Planning Act applications and supports policy-based projects, at the direction of the Manager of Planning. This position will be responsible for maintaining planning information systems including intake of applications, entry of planning data, updating, extraction and reporting, as well as report preparation. Work related to research and review of land use planning, development trends, and / or policy issues to support the departmental initiatives will also be involved. As assigned, this position may undertake field examinations, map and literature research, and assist in preparing reports or memoranda recommending courses of action. The Planner I will respond to planning enquiries from the general public. Accordingly, the Planner I must have knowledge of planning issues in the County, understanding of the Planning Act, and have strong oral and written communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Intake & Review of planning applications

• Receive and review planning applications circulated to the County based on criteria set by the Manager of Planning
• Analysis of a wide variety of land use planning factors and determination of interrelationships, including impact on County interests.
• Apply County, provincial, and local municipal planning policy.
• Review of mapped and written information related to natural features and functions and other planning matters.
• Provide written comments on planning applications, as assigned.
• Prepare staff reports for consideration by the Director, Executive Management Team, Committee of Council, or County Council, as required.
• Respond to telephone, written, or in person inquiries of the Planning Department
• Where warranted and directed, field examinations of subject sites and surrounding lands may occur.
• Consultation with applicants, local municipalities, Ministries, other private and public agencies, County staff, and general public, on various land use planning applications, as assigned.

2. Maintain planning information system(s) and support use within department

3. Assist in research and data compilation for planning studies, including :

4. Work with corporate GIS to ensure planning related data is current and accurate within the enterprise GIS system

5. Respond to telephone, written, or in-person inquiries of the Planning Department, including :

6. Perform other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.

7. Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

8. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

EFFORT

WORKING CONDITIONS

Salary Grade

$32.08 - $37.74

Union

CUPE 5820.01

The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

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