Full benefit package and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan
POSITION SUMMARY
The Junior Planner liaises with and assists the communities within the Corporation of the Township of North Stormont in the development of land use and sustainability projects; and provides a range of administrative and communications services for the Township.
This position’s duties and specific roles and responsibilities are stipulated below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Acts as a liaison between the County of SDG Planning Department and the public to provide frontline planning services, as a representative of the Township of North Stormont.
2. Facilitates community planning initiatives; identifies and fosters development opportunities; and ensures public input into development plans and projects. Responds to public inquires in a timely manner.
3. Evaluates and processes land use planning applications for the Township, including Official Plan amendments, re-zoning, subdivision plans, severance and lot addition consents, and minor variances.
4. Researches and assists in the development of land use planning policies.
5. Organize, attend and provide any necessary information to the Committee of Adjustment.
6. Responsible for the Planning Department’s yearly budget; handling of deposits to be received in advance by the Township and coding of invoices related to current planning projects.
7. Provides support to Council: maintains confidential records and files; conducts research and assists with the preparation of motions, policies and procedures; reviews and edits reports; and ensures Council is provided with the information and resources required to make effective decisions.
8. Liaises with suppliers, community organizations, residents, Council members and Township staff.
9. Other duties relating to the Planning Department as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
University Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Engineering, Architectural or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
A designation with the Ontario Professional Planning Institute and/or a membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners would be considered assets.
Knowledge of relevant municipal legislation, and provincial and federal statutes (for example, Planning Act, Municipal Act, Township Zoning By-Law and County Official Plan).
Knowledge of computer software programs, which may include Microsoft Office and GIS.
High degree of professionalism coupled with advanced communications skills in such areas as presentations, consultations, collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution, facilitation and consensus-building. Bilingualism is preferred.
The Township of North Stormont is a very active agricultural community, but is home to many unique businesses, including aggregate extract, waste management, retail, food handling and professional and technical services. Although the smallest in population of the six municipalities in SDG, North Stormont provides a strategic location for businesses to locate due to its proximity along Highway 417, Highway 138 and to major centers such as Ottawa and Montreal.