Openings : 1
Type of Posting: Internal & External
Location Name : City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
Date Posted : March 29, 2023
Closing Date: Open until filled
Profession : Planning & Infrastructure
Experience Level(s) : Intermediate
Desired Employment Status : Permanent
Education Level(s) : Completion of university degree from a CIP-accredited university planning program or a closely-related field
Job ID : 1266
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing routine to intermediate planning work that includes a variety of policy and development application processing assignments. Duties range from the collection and analysis of data to the development of recommendations. The work requires the use of acceptable planning techniques and principles within the guidelines of department regulation, standards and policies. This position reports to the Senior City Planner or Branch Manager. Duties & Responsibilities
Collects, analyses, and interprets data for land use, development, policies, zoning, as well as the formulation and maintenance of the Official Community Plan
Researches, reviews, and drafts land use bylaws, prepares reports, studies, and presentations on plans, bylaws, or planning projects
Examines, analyses, and reviews applications for land use and development (i.e. zoning, concept plans, subdivisions, road closures, condo plans, annexation, housing and other programs), ensures compliance, and prepares reports with recommendations for consideration
Reviews and provides input to studies undertaken by other Divisions and Departments
Reviews drawings, specifications, plans and applications from planning consultants and developers for compliance
Responds to requests for information or materials from public, internal, and external agencies (ad hoc and service requests)
Prepares application circulations, tracks timelines, reviews feedback, synthesises comments, and prepares recommendations for consideration
Distributes information and documents for planning and development projects, coordinates internal and external input, receives and summarizes feedback and comments
Coordinates logistics for community planning and development projects, researches best practices, develops communication plans, takes minutes, and maintains records and files
Coordinates logistics and attends public meetings and open houses, engages with public, and responds to planning and development queries
Facilitates group discussion at public meetings, internal project sessions, and other consultations
Coordinates and prepares maps, graphs, and other illustrative materials for information programs, meetings, and presentations
Maintains filing systems in accordance with branch procedure and corporate records management policies and procedures
Completes searches, inputs data, validates data, manipulates data, and generates reports and lists from programs and applications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of planning and development principles, policies, procedures, processes, and practices Knowledge of research, review, analysis, report writing, and meeting facilitation Knowledge of specific branch as well as the broader division/departments/branches and interrelationships for project and service delivery Knowledge of relevant collective agreements, bylaws, policies and procedures, and legislation, including health and safety standards Knowledge of job-related office productivity software, internet browsers and search engines, enterprise software, discipline-specific software, and technology devices Facilitates group discussion at public meetings, internal project sessions, and other consultations Builds consensus amongst different stakeholders where there may be a difference of opinions Explains, clarifies, and exchanges procedural and technical information Liaises with internal staff and external agencies Identifies issues, consults, and follows policies, procedures, and processes in order to achieve compliance Links Official Community Plan policies to implementation mechanisms such as bylaws, regulations, practices, or everyday decisions Evaluates situations and determines actions for compliance, sometimes requiring a unique solution Prioritizes and adapts activities in accordance with daily/weekly/annual schedule within defined timelines/deadlines Provides ideas and suggestions to improve work processes Education & Experience Completion of university degree from a CIP-accredited university planning program or a closely-related field Registered or eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and registered or eligible for membership in the Saskatchewan Professional Planning Institute (SPPI) Minimum of eighteen months of previous and on-the-job experience in planning and/or development activities Working/Other Conditions Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license Works in indoor environment, including public events

\xe2\x9c\x93 Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.
\xe2\x9c\x93 Note: As per the City of Regina\'s Criminal Record Check Policy , the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
\xe2\x9c\x93 Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 7
Division: City Planning & Community Development
Department: Planning & Development Services
Hourly Salary: $26.09 - $33.35
Annual Salary: -

The City of Regina acknowledges that we are on Treaty 4 Territory, and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and the homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation.

We want to show our recognition and respect to the Nations and the ancestors of this territory, we are grateful for the privilege to be here, to co-exist. We recognize that much of the harms of the past have shaped our relationship; we are committed to our work of building trust. We hope for good and everlasting relationships to create true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Regina is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Talent at 306-777-7550 or by email at Talent@regina.ca .