Senior Planner, TFT

Job Description

Senior Planner, Planning & Development

Posting #: 2024-47

Posting Period: November 25 - December 9, 2024

Employer Group: CUPE Local 4700

Reporting to: Supervisor, Planning & Development

Grade: 10

Wage Range Hourly: $37.21 - $43.07 (plus a temporary Labour Wage Market Adjustment of $10.00/hr)

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time (until approximately July 14, 2026)

Work Hours: 35

Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Communication
• Self-Direction
• Critical Thinking

Position Summary

The incumbent will represent the County in providing professional planning services to members of the public. They will conduct research and analysis to offer professional advice and recommendations on land development, long-range planning, and policy development, ensuring that the quality of life in Haldimand County is sustained or improved. Additionally, they will ensure compliance with relevant Provincial legislation, Municipal by-laws, policies, and processes related to the services and advice provided.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

·        University degree – four years or equivalent (Planning or related field), or equivalent.

Experience

• Over four years, up to and including five years current related experience and orientation, training & adjustment on the job itself.

OR equivalent to the combination above.

• Must be a member in good standing of Canadian Institute of Planners (C.I.P.) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in the Province of Ontario.

Knowledge/Skills

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Functional

• In the area of development, land-use planning: 
  
  • Undertake the evaluation of major development initiatives / proposals ensuring compliance with
  • Municipal and Provincial policies and regulations utilizing professional judgement and planning principles.
  • Interpret government agency regulations and ensure compliance with same in accordance with the
  • Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipality and the Province.
  • Maintain and foster corporate goals by ensuring public access to and participation in the planning process.
  • Chair pre-consultation and development coordinating meetings to review development proposals.
  • Attend meetings to provide and receive information relative to development proposals when and as required.
  • Negotiate solutions whenever possible between government agencies and/or the public in matters of competing interest. 
  • Review and evaluate development submissions and reports, provide professional planning opinions or recommendations to senior staff and Council.
  • Prepare and present reports relating to planning proposals and issues and make recommendations (which may include conditions of approval) to Committee of Adjustment, Committee and Council.
  • Prepare and administer development agreements on behalf of the County ensuring compliance with municipal policies and procedure.
  • Monitor, assess and recommend area municipality sewage treatment plant capacity allocations in relation to existing and proposed developments through the preparation of sewage allocation reports.
  • Prepare Official Plan Amendments and land use by-laws such as zoning, holding, interim control, part lot control, temporary use and site plan, for consideration and approval by the Municipality.
• In the area of land-use policy: 
  
  • Project manage various major and complex projects and programs, including issue-specific and general policy initiatives.
  • In terms of specific projects, responsible for managing peer reviews; preparation of terms of reference documents; assisting in retention of consultants; and, other aspects of study / project to be undertaken.
  • Research and prepare reports and / or assist in the preparation of long range planning studies related to planning and development issues as well as economic development issues.
  • Monitor the Zoning By-Law and Official Plan for any inconsistencies and ensure those identified are addressed and corrected during the appropriate review.
  • Assist in developing and implementing community engagement strategies.
  • Develop and maintain public awareness for the various land use policies, always being receptive and responsive to public feedback including representing the Municipality at public gatherings, e.g. Chamber of Commerce, BIA meetings, schools, etc.
  • Conduct statistical analysis; long-range planning; economic studies.
  • Develop and maintain related databases.
• Other: 
  
  • Prepare and give expert planning testimony at Local Planning Tribunal (LPAT) hearings individually or in consultation with the County Solicitor.
  • Assist County solicitor in preparation to cross examine witness(es) at LPAT hearing(s) when and if required.
  • Provide advice and information to municipal staff including Building Inspectors and By-law Enforcement Officers.
  • Assist the Secretary Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment by stamping deeds on an as needed basis.
  • Implement internal processes to efficiently manage work flow and provide good quality customer service.
  • Undertake tasks / work assignments as directed by the Supervisor or Manager.
    Must be a team player with a commitment to quality customer service.

Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.