P1462 - Urban Planner - Long-range Policy Planning

City of Moncton•Moncton, NB

1d•CA$65,275 - CA$76,806•Onsite

About The Position

The Urban Planner will be responsible for preparing and supporting land use planning and related projects, drafting land use related policy, conducting research studies, reports and analysis required to support the department’s Long Range Policy Planning functions. When required to support the Development Planning division, the incumbent will also serve as a Development Officer and will be responsible for responding to public inquiries on zoning related matters and reviewing and processing development permit approvals.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED equivalency
Graduate or undergraduate degree in planning recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners
Eligible to become a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant experience, preferably working within a municipal government environment
Experience administering Municipal Development Plans and Zoning By-laws, including by-law amendments
Experience drafting municipal planning policy
Experience processing development permits, and Planning Advisory Committee applications
Experience with zoning compliance and confirmation letters
English essential
Knowledge of planning legislation and ability to perform legislative planning functions associated with the Community Planning Act
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams)
Strong theoretical and practical understanding of community planning principles, methods and procedures
Ability to work independently and with minimal assistance
Awareness and understanding of current planning and development issues in city
Clear and concise report writing skills
Ability to work and problem solve with tight timelines
Understanding of the Planning and Development Department’s policies, priorities, processes and procedures
Ability to utilize GIS Mapping program and data
Ability to initiate ideas and make sound judgments
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Good presentation skills
Ability to work effectively in a customer-oriented and collaborative working environment
Ability to meet, consult and deal in confidence with municipal officials and business/industry
Ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex planning and development concerns and issues
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and make decisions that reflect the established objectives of the department
Requires initiative or ingenuity to resolve frequent minor problems in situations not always covered by established practices, procedures or policies
Must use judgment and a high degree of customer service skills in dealing with contacts
Must be professional and neat in appearance

Nice To Haves

The ability to communicate in both official languages is an asset

Responsibilities

Preparing and supporting land use planning and related projects
Drafting land use related policy
Conducting research studies, reports and analysis to support Long Range Policy Planning functions
Serving as a Development Officer when required to support the Development Planning division
Responding to public inquiries on zoning related matters
Reviewing and processing development permit approvals