Planner II - Development Review

City of Windsor•Windsor, ON

1d•CA$97,628 - CA$118,668•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Windsor is seeking a Planner II - Development Review to join their Planning Department. This role reports to the Deputy City Planner - Development and is responsible for researching and preparing reports and recommendations for various planning committees and City Council. The position involves liaising with other departments, agencies, consultants, and government personnel, preparing by-law amendments, implementing the City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law, negotiating development agreements, and responding to public inquiries regarding planning applications and development activity. The Planner II will also provide professional planning advice, present expert evidence at hearings, and perform Occupational Health & Safety duties. This is a Regular Full-Time, Non-Union position.

Requirements

University degree in Planning or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in planning or related field.
Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.
If method of travel is by vehicle, 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.
Knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act and related legislation and provincial policies and the development review process.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure.
Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills; ability to make oral presentations.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite of programs, ability to develop and use graphic aids, and land based information systems.

Nice To Haves

Must be a member in the Canadian Institute of Planners/Ontario Professional Planners Institute as a Registered Professional Planner or be able to attain full membership within three (3) years of accepting the position.
Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work.

Responsibilities

Research and prepare written reports and recommendations to present to the Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Committee of Adjustment and City Council on Planning Act applications (i.e. Official Plan, Rezoning, Subdivision, Condominium, Part Lot Control, Minor Variance, and Consent).
Liaison with other departments, agencies, consultants and government personnel.
Prepare by-law amendments concerning Planning Act applications; implement the City’s Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and other community plans.
Negotiate development agreements and co-ordinate meetings with city staff and private developers on development matters.
Research and respond to public inquiries respecting Planning Act applications and development activity in the City of Windsor.
Respond to public inquiries and requests for planning information.
Provide professional planning advice regarding Committee of Adjustment applications, Street and Alley closure applications, and to various committees as required.
Provide expert evidence at hearings of the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting appeals of development applications.
Perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
Perform other related duties as required.