Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assuming a lead role in developing, presenting and implementing a local economic development program;
• Research, present and implement land use plans and supporting policies and programs for Secondary Plans, Community Improvement Plans and special studies related to economic development;
• Assist existing and potential members of the business community with requests for municipal approvals involving development applications and economic incentives;
• Research and prepare business expansion, retention and attraction strategies and municipal economic incentive programs;
• Identify emerging planning issues through policy expertise and knowledge of trends and changes affecting the City’s planning documents;
• Research and prepare studies to Council and Committees related to the City’s Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law;
• Prepare amendments to the City’s Official Plan and provide opinions and interpretations of the goals, objectives and policies as they relate to both site specific and city-wide proposals;
• Coordinate, supervise, advise or assist other planners and/or consultants in the gathering of information and the preparation of reports and studies for City Council;
• Act as a representative of the department and municipality on various committees;
• Provide expert evidence at hearings of the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals;
• Provide advice to public agencies, business improvement area boards and their membership, community/neighbourhood associations, the general public and internal service units of the Corporation with regard to the key responsibilities of the Planning Policy section;
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program; and
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus one (1) year of post-secondary education in Planning, Urban Economics, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in planning or a related field; 
• OR Must have a College diploma in Planning, Urban Economics, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning or a related field; 
• OR Must have a University Degree in Planning, Urban Economics, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in planning or a related field; 
• OR Must have a Post Graduate degree in Planning, Urban Economics, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in planning or a related field;
• Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.  If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must have knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, Ontario Municipal Act and related legislation and provincial policy;
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; ability to make oral presentations; ability to develop and use graphic aids;
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft suite of products and graphic software;
• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Must have the ability to solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure;
• Must be a full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) or must be able to attain full membership within one year of accepting the position;
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
• Will be required to complete and remain current as per the requirements of the Corporation’s Management Certificate Program;
• Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of a similar nature is considered an asset; and
• A degree or certificate in economic development would be considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.