Senior planner Jobs in Innisfil, ON

Planner

Temporary Full-time

Apply Now Posting Number : TC -25-03 Job Type : Temporary Full-time, up to 2 Years, Union Salary Range : $79,206.40 to $94,840.20 per year Location : Barrie, ON - Hybrid  (see below for more details) Posted :  Thursday, December 19, 2024 Application Deadline : Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm The Opportunity Development Services is comprised of several branches. The Department's mission is to guide the growth and development of Barrie towards a vibrant, livable and resilient community through development of a strong policy framework for land use decision making and development review services. The Branches work together to implement provincial policies, address corporate strategic objectives and apply best practices in land use planning, development review, technical design review, active transportation implementation and guide development and growth with full support from professional, technical and administrative support staff. Feedback and interaction with a variety of other Departments within the organization, and gained through public consultation, are key to realizing Council and corporate directions, many of which are initiated and commenced through the development process. The Planner position is responsible for all matters pertaining to the use and development of land within the City of Barrie including all private development proposals and municipal operations, facilities, and strategic initiatives and ensures compliances with provincial and municipal legislation, policies, regulations and guidelines. Specifically, this position authors, presents and defends policy recommendations to City Council regarding land-use and planning issues that affect the use and development of land within the City, which involves developing and / or conducting studies regarding matters ranging from environmental protection, heritage conservation, downtown revitalization and economic development. Additionally, this position project manages and leads a portfolio of applications, which involves reviewing, processing, authoring, presenting and defending recommendations to City Council regarding applications for the development of land within the City. Lastly, this position provides leadership, guidance and advice of a functional, technical, and professional nature to various internal and external stakeholders, which involves preparing, presenting, and defending professional planning evidence under cross-examination at quasi-judicial tribunals such as the Ontario Land Tribunal and tribunals or courts of law through the provision of testimony as an Expert Witness. Overall, this position plays an integral role in advocating for and acting in the public interest with respect to all land-use planning and development related matters, and promoting efficient land-use and development within the City to strategically meet the City of Barrie’s future growth needs and requirements. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture : Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education (degree / diploma / certifications)

• Four (4) year University Degree in Urban Planning or related discipline
• Eligibility for and willingness to become a Full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
• Eligibility for and willingness to become a Full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)

Don’t meet the education credentials as outlined above but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca / JobOpps.

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