Planner 2 (Development)

Job summary

The Planner 2 will lead the review of complex development applications and guide projects through the City's approval process. They will also contribute to the development of planning policies, bylaws, and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring junior staff.

Job details

The Planner 2 will lead the review of complex development applications and guide projects through the City's approval process. They will also contribute to the development of planning policies, bylaws, and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring junior staff. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline and possess full membership or eligibility with the Canadian Institute of Planners. Strong technical knowledge of municipal planning principles, legislation, and experience in managing complex development applications is required.

What you’ll do

The Planner 2 will lead the review of complex development applications and guide projects through the City's approval process. They will also contribute to the development of planning policies, bylaws, and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline and possess full membership or eligibility with the Canadian Institute of Planners. Strong technical knowledge of municipal planning principles, legislation, and experience in managing complex development applications is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Education and training opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Extended health
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Wellness-focused programs
• Generous vacation

Listed skills

• Policy development · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Urban Design · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Urban planning
• Development application review
• Policy development
• Bylaw amendment
• Project management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution
• Report writing
• Mentoring
• GIS
• Electronic document management systems
• Facilitation
• Customer service
• Urban design
• Municipal planning

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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