Job ID #32018: Planner II (Junior Planner) - Policy Planning

City of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

9d•CA$45 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to the City of Hamilton, a large Canadian city with a diverse economy, active community, rich cultural scene, and natural beauty. The position is part of a diverse team of talented staff who embody the city's values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership, and engaged empowered employees. The goal is to help achieve the vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully.

Requirements

A degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a directly related field.
Proven ability to analyze problems and develop solutions using broad knowledge acquired at the university level of education.
One year professional experience in land use planning or municipal experience.
Must be a Candidate member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute or the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Proven related planning and development knowledge with related experience in working in a team environment.
Familiarity with the municipal environment and relevant Federal and Provincial policy and legislation including knowledge of and familiarity with The Planning Act, Official Plans and Zoning By-laws.
Proven ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel and Power Point.

Responsibilities

Conduct research, analyses, and studies for strategic and policy planning subjects.
Assist with the preparation of materials for public consultation.
Answer public inquiries on projects related to the Policy Planning Section.
Conduct research for special studies and reports on policy initiatives, Zoning By-law regulations/uses, and other land use/development planning related matters.
Draft related reports, by-law amendments, and/or policies/procedures.
Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret planning-related data from sources such as the census, surveys, and development applications for input into departmental and corporate projects.
Research and write routine reports on planning policy and zoning-related issues for various geographic scales.
Assist with the development, coordination, and facilitation of public engagement processes such as public information meetings, open houses, and stakeholder/neighborhood meetings.
Assist with the summary and report on the outcomes of the public engagement process.
Prepare and make presentations regarding planning-related matters to Committees of Council, corporate and departmental teams, the public, other departments and staff teams, and local organizations.
Maintain records and databases for development application status, meetings, and reports.
Compose correspondence such as memorandums and letters on planning-related matters to management, other staff, area residents, elected officials, public agencies, developers, and consultants.
Liaise and develop positive working relationships with applicants, developers, the public, elected officials, other departments, community groups, and/or government agencies on planning-related matters.
Analyze and report on information received and maintain sources such as key contacts and information sources.
Receive and answer written and verbal inquiries from staff, the public, elected officials, other departments, agencies, municipalities, other levels of government, developers, and community groups, including at the counter, in accordance with departmental and corporate procedures.
Record and monitor the frequency of inquiries.
Conduct site inspections; take notes and photographs to ensure accurate assessments of the site/area.
Prepare, coordinate, and present evidence as an expert witness at hearings, such as Ontario Land Tribunal hearings.
Work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.