Planner II - Urban Design

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

2d • CA$93,765 - CA$114,098 • Onsite

About The Position

The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development department is responsible for the planning and delivery of growth activities, including long range land use planning, the City’s long-term infrastructure plan, the management of capital investments, development approvals, delivering on major city-building projects and identifying opportunities to foster economic prosperity. You lead or undertake a wide variety of assigned complex, professional planning services or projects in the unit’s area of expertise (e.g. Development Review, Community Planning, Urban Design, Research and Forecasting, Natural Systems, Rural Affairs, Economic Development, Heritage Planning, Zoning Studies). At the Planner 2 level, these projects or services exhibit one or all of the following characteristics: require resolution of multiple technical and policy issues, and public and private interests; require the involvement of multiple stakeholder groups including unorganized and organized public and private interest groups, other government agencies (provincial and federal), other professionals (e.g. architects, landscape architects, engineers), and politicians; and/or are politically sensitive, high profile and/or significant in terms of impact relative to the natural, built, social, and/or economic environments, and/or the achievement of orderly design and development for the City. You: participate in the development of the City’s Official Plan, Master Plan, and Zoning By-law policies, working closely with stakeholders from across the corporation and from other agencies and the community; conduct research and analysis; participate on assigned projects; manage projects done by consultants; represent the City, department, branch or unit on various committees, working groups and project teams; and contribute to the achievement of departmental and City planning objectives.

Requirements

• Completion of 4 year university degree in urban and regional planning, a field related to planning or the unit’s area of expertise (such as landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, urban geography, engineering, environmental planning)
• Minimum of 5 years of related and progressively responsible, professional experience in the unit’s area of expertise
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) OR Licensed Architect OR Landscape Architect (Full Member) OR Registered Professional Geoscientist OR Certified Environmental Professional
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, policies, and processes (for example: the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Protection Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act, the Conservation Authorities Act, the Heritage Act, the City’s Official Plan and Master Plans, Zoning By-Law, and related policies, the Development Approvals process, and Environmental Management Systems)
• Knowledge of global, national and local initiatives, agreements and agencies related to the unit’s area of expertise
• Knowledge of municipal planning principles and practices
• Knowledge of theories, concepts, methodologies, principles and/or practices relating to the unit’s area of expertise
• Knowledge of public consultation practices
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Knowledge of available computer technology and tools related to unit’s area of expertise
• Ability to work effectively as a leader and team member within a multi-disciplinary and technical environment
• Ability to monitor and synthesize information from a variety of sources to establish future directions, research and data collection needs, environmental trends, program elements and resources
• Ability to understand technological tools available to assist in efficient and cost-effective program delivery
• Ability to understand, initiate and conduct assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to negotiate with representatives from other departments and outside agencies to identify and achieve common objectives through joint initiatives and contributions
• Ability to establish and deliver effective public consultation processes
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully (orally and in writing) with elected officials, City staff, external agencies, private sector and members of the public
• Ability to prepare and make effective and persuasive presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence others and work effectively with people representing a wide range of interests
• Commitment to service excellence
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Positive, inclusive approach to project development and implementation
• Ability to deal with multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Client-focused
• English oral, reading, writing

Responsibilities

• Lead or undertake a wide variety of assigned complex, professional planning services or projects in the unit’s area of expertise (e.g. Development Review, Community Planning, Urban Design, Research and Forecasting, Natural Systems, Rural Affairs, Economic Development, Heritage Planning, Zoning Studies).
• Participate in the development of the City’s Official Plan, Master Plan, and Zoning By-law policies, working closely with stakeholders from across the corporation and from other agencies and the community.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Participate on assigned projects.
• Manage projects done by consultants.
• Represent the City, department, branch or unit on various committees, working groups and project teams.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental and City planning objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level