A City of Opportunity

The City of Pickering is Toronto’s eastern neighbour and home to a growing community that blends business opportunities, cultural diversity and historical rural settings with a picturesque Lake Ontario waterfront.  We are committed to efficiency in the delivery of services to our 91,900 residents, and offer a progressive culture that values innovation, enthusiasm and community responsibility. 

We are excited to note that the downtown core has been identified as a Growth Centre in the Provincial Growth Plan which will further our development initiatives.

PLANNER II

Under the general direction of the Manager, Development Review and/or the Manager, Policy, the incumbent researches, analyzes, prepares and presents reports to Council or Committees of Council on a wide variety of municipal planning matters with a particular emphasis on development applications and policy. Other responsibilities include the development of planning recommendations for departmental consideration; the presentation and discussion of findings and recommendations with politicians, developers, internal staff and the public; and the implementation of planning decisions.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline, from a recognized University.
• Membership or eligibility for full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Three years of progressively more responsible relevant work related professional planning experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Detailed knowledge of planning procedures, legislation, municipal functions, official plans, zoning by-laws, land description, and mapping.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem solving, verbal communications, report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize moderate to highly complex policy reports, planning projects, and development applications and convey complex or detailed information in a manner that is understandable to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to exercise judgment in a rational and informed manner appropriate to the situation, obtain consensus, and resolve issues.
• Ability to represent the Corporation at Ontario Municipal Board hearings, meetings, and other functions.
• Ability to identify priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic keyboarding skills with a working knowledge of personal computers and Windows-based software applications.
• Must possess a valid Class "G" Ontario Divers License. A clean driving record is preferred.

Remuneration includes a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan and a base annual salary range of $53,300/annum - $59,220/annum (based on a 35-hour work week).

Qualified candidates may submit a detailed resume and cover letter quoting JP#18-08 on or before Friday, October 24, 2008:

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O.1990, c.M.45, and will be used to select a candidate.
We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged.
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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