Intermediate Planner, Housing Development Office (Region of Peel)
Intermediate Planner, Housing Development Office
Contract Full-Time Duration- 24 Months
Closing Date: August 9, 2022
We are looking for an experienced Planner to develop and lead a variety of Regional housing planning initiatives and lead planning research and analysis projects to support the implementation of planning policy and program efforts of the Housing Development Office (HDO) in a multi-stakeholder environment.
If you are adaptable, collaborative and customer service focused, this may be the opportunity for you.
What you will do:
- Undertake complex research and development application review on assigned topics related to Peel’s Housing Master Plan, and other housing-related programs and initiatives.
- Provide expert interpretation of planning legislation, policies and guidelines.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on the development and implementation of programs related to the HDO.
- Provide expert professional planning advice/opinions in areas of expertise to HDO staff including to other municipalities, conservation authorities, provincial ministries, regional departments and legal counsel.
- Monitor, identify, analyze and provide recommendations on planning trends, risks and opportunities.
- Prepare complex and specialized reports, documents, briefings and technical summaries for HDO staff, Council and standing committees.
- Lead small, medium and large-scale planning projects, and develop cooperative, collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and local municipal staff.
- Act as a key representative of the Division on regional planning matters on internal and external working groups and committees, including chairing or leading assigned working groups.
- Develop and implement public consultation requirements to satisfy statutory requirements for planning approvals including organizing stakeholder and formal public consultation events and presentations on HDO planning matters.
- Respond to requests for information from other departments, agencies and the public.
- Support Regional planning representation at the Ontario Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and other tribunals, pre-hearings, inter-regional initiatives, and in provincial and federal initiatives where applicable.
What we require:
- Masters or Honours degree in planning or a related field plus expert knowledge and further specialization in planning. Minimum of five years of experience in a planning position or related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Expert knowledge of the Regional Official Plan, Local Official Plans, Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan the Ontario Planning Act, as well as other Federal and Provincial legislation, policies and guidelines affecting land use planning, including Peel’s Housing Master Plan.
- Knowledge and understanding of Provincial, GTA, Regional, and local planning issues.
- Well-developed policy formulation, communications, analytical, problem-solving and computer skills are required.
- Ability to organize and lead inter-departmental and inter-agency working groups.
- Excellent organizational skills in leading projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent research, analysis and presentation skills.
- Ability to provide guidance and mentoring to junior technical professionals to assist immediate supervisor with specific work direction and technical training for staff in the section.
- Membership in OPPI/CIP is preferred.
Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.
Hours of Work: 35 hours/wk
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online at www.peelregion.ca/careers