Description:

Reporting to the Senior Planner - Development, the Development Planner is responsible for all aspects of the review of development applications, including: research, analysis, field investigations, preparation and participation in pre-consultation meetings, consideration of alternative solutions, provision of advice to local municipalities and stakeholders/clients, formulation of written comments and recommendations, as well as consistent application of regional and provincial policies, plans, guidelines/standards and legislation

Education

• 4 year post-secondary degree in Planning from a Canadian Institute of Planning (CIP) accredited planning program or a 4 year degree in a planning related subject and a Master’s degree in Planning from a CIP accredited planning program.

Knowledge

• At least 3 years of practical planning experience, dealing with policy and development.
• Candidate Membership in both the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).
• Working knowledge of the Planning Act and Regulations, Provincial policies, plans and guidelines, Regional Official Plan, Growth Management, infrastructure planning and environmental assessments and Local planning policies.
• Knowledge of project management norms and practices.
• Computer applications experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point), application tracking systems (e.g. iDarts, AMANDA), MS Outlook and GIS based mapping systems (e.g. Niagara Atlas).
• Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners in good standing is preferred.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) accreditation in good standing is preferred.
• Qualified as an expert in planning to provide independent professional opinion before tribunals such as the Ontario Municipal Board is preferred.
• Computer applications experience with MS Project or other project tracking systems is preferred.