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.

MANAGER, URBAN DESIGN

An immediate opportunity exists for an experienced professional to provide leadership for high quality urban design and architecture in City developments. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and directing the work functions associated with site plan control provisions of the Ontario Planning Act, providing professional and technical input and advice on urban design policy, developing urban design guidelines and design concepts, and managing the Department’s participation in Heritage matters under the Ontario Heritage Act.

You will possess a degree in Architecture, Urban Design or Urban Planning with an emphasis in urban design and hold a current membership with a related professional organization. Your education is supplemented by a minimum of five years’ diversified and progressively more responsible work experience in urban design and architecture at a senior planning level, including two years in a supervisory role. You will be well versed in the Ontario Planning Act, Ontario Building Code, LEED and the Ontario Heritage Act. You will be experienced in urban and architectural design processes and best practices, planning and land development practices, planning policy, computerized analysis and design techniques, and emerging municipal urban design, planning and development issues.

The ability to convey urban design concepts using graphic programs and sketches is critical. You will have excellent urban design, analytical, presentation, organizational, leadership, project management, negotiation, and customer service skills. Establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with employees, elected officials and the community is essential.

You must have a personal vehicle and a valid class “G” driver’s license and be willing to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check as a condition of employment. You will be proficient in Windows based applications, CAD and graphics programs and be able to work evenings, as required.
Remuneration includes a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, performance pay and a competitive salary (based on a 35 hour work week).

Qualified applicants may submit a detailed resume referencing JP# 08-07 by Friday, May 23, 2008 directly to:

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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