Development Review Technician
About The Position
The City of Windsor is seeking a Development Review Technician to provide foundational support to the Planning & Design team. This role acts as an initial filter for planning and development proposals, conducting preliminary reviews to identify potential transportation-related impacts and ensure alignment with basic policy requirements. The position involves preparing initial comments, organizing documentation, assisting with inquiries and basic data analysis, and maintaining records. The technician will also support field surveys, data entry, and basic traffic impact study reviews, while maintaining the collision database and assisting with service requests. This role offers a collaborative environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the City of Windsor.
Requirements
- A three (3) year post-secondary school Community College Diploma in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering Technology or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
- Over six (6) months of experience in traffic engineering or road safety.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.
- A current valid and lawful Driver's License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment (if method of travel is by vehicle).
- Knowledge of the Planning Act, related legislation and provincial policies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with traffic analysis software or GIS software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
- Acting as an initial filter for planning and development proposals, providing foundational support to the Planning & Design team.
- Conducting preliminary reviews of planning and development applications (e.g., rezoning, site plan control, minor variances, etc.) to identify potential transportation-related impacts and ensure alignment with basic policy requirements.
- Preparing initial comments, organizing documentation, and assisting in maintaining records.
- Assisting with inquiries and basic data analysis, while escalating more complex issues to senior staff.
- Compiling and organizing supporting documentation for review by senior staff.
- Preparing draft comments and standard responses on behalf of Planning & Design for development applications and other related inquiries.
- Assisting in maintaining accurate records and background files related to development proposals.
- Scheduling and coordinating internal meetings as required, including preparing materials and taking meeting notes.
- Responding to routine inquiries from the public, developers, and internal departments, escalating more complex issues as necessary.
- Providing support in the preparation of Planning & Design field surveys and assisting in data entry and preliminary analysis of collected data.
- Assisting with basic traffic impact study reviews, focusing on data validation and formatting for senior review.
- Maintaining the collision database by receiving, sorting, and preparing data for entry.
- Assisting with service requests and public complaints by gathering background information and preparing draft responses for review.
- Attending meetings with developers, consultants, and other City staff as required to observe and record discussions related to transportation issues.
- Providing administrative support for Environmental Assessments and policy reviews, including drafting basic mapping and presentation materials.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits that supports professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
