Planner I
Requisition ID: 14623
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
Service: Planning Services
Branch: Development Review Branch
Employment Type: Multiple Full-time Continuous and Temporary Positions
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $83,851.04 - $102,027.38 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 24/09/2024
* Applications received will be used to staff current and on-going requirements for up to 12 months
JOB SUMMARY
The Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development (PRED) department is responsible for the planning and delivery of growth activities for the City of Ottawa, including long range land use planning, the City’s long-term transportation plan, the prioritization of transportation investments, development approvals, management and long-term strategies for the City’s real estate portfolio, delivering on major city-building projects, and identifying opportunities to foster economic prosperity.
You undertake, or participate in, a variety of assigned professional planning services or projects, including research, analysis and preparation of technical reports in the unit’s area of expertise (e.g. Research and Forecasting, Development Review, Community Planning, Urban Design, Heritage Services).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a 4-year university degree in urban and regional planning, or 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 1 year of related and progressively responsible, professional experience in the unit’s area of expertise
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Applicable legislation, policies and practices (for example, Planning Act, Municipal Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Heritage Act, Building Code Act, Environmental Protection Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Conservation Authorities Act, City Official Plan and Master Plans, Development Approvals process, Environmental Management Systems)
- Global, national and local initiatives, agreements and agencies related to environmental management (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, International Standards Organization, etc.)
- Municipal planning principles and practices
- Public consultation practices
- Project management principles and practices
- Available computer technology and tools
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people/stakeholders representing a wide range of interests
- Problem-solving, research and analytical skills
- Function as a leader and team member in a multi-disciplinary and technical environment
- Monitor and synthesize information from a variety of sources to establish future directions, research and data collection needs, environmental trends, program elements and resources
- Understand and use available technological tools that assist in efficient and cost-effective program delivery
- Carry out work assignments with minimal supervision
- Negotiate with representatives from other departments and outside agencies to identify and achieve common objectives through joint initiatives and contributions
- Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with elected officials, City staff, external agencies, private sector and members of the public, including the ability to facilitate consensus/compromise between internal and/or external stakeholders with divergent agendas/interests
- Positive, inclusive approach to project development and implementation
- Ability to deal with multiple demands and shifting priorities
- Client-focused
- Results-oriented
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing; Designated Bilingual – specific level of language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates who do not meet language requirements will be required to participate in training.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.