Job Description

Under the general direction of the Principal Planner, the District Planner is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of a wide range of urban planning programs and services related to development application planning.


The District Planner works directly with developers, the community, elected officials, and other City staff in the review and analysis of development applications, provision of advice and sharing of expert opinion, participation in major planning initiatives, and review of legislation and by-laws. This position is expected to function with limited supervision and exercise independent decision making when appropriate.


As a leader within the Urban Planning and Design Division, the District Planner is expected to provide on-going mentorship and direction to other planning staff, setting a positive, professional example within the organization. They are often expected to represent the Division/Department in meetings with external stakeholders. This position plays a key supporting role for the Principal Planner.

As the

District Planner,

you will:

Assist and lead in the administration of planning services related to the development application process Participate in mid - and long-range planning activities Provide planning advice to Council, Committees of Council, other City Departments, the public and others, and serves as a liaison between other internal and/or external stakeholders as required. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Work closely with other planning staff to provide opportunities for mentorship and knowledge transfer, exhibiting a high degree of leadership, professionalism, ethical conduct and integrity.

Your education and qualifications include:

Masters' Degree in City Planning or acceptable equivalent.

A certificate in Urban Design would be asset.

Five years progressively complex experience in the development planning field inclusive of any experience required to obtain the RPP designation.

Experience with interpreting zoning by-laws, reviewing subdivisions, and other development approval processes.

Experience and/or training in urban design, including design review or writing design policy would be an asset.

Extensive knowledge of contemporary planning and community development issues.

Extensive knowledge of Plan Winnipeg, the city of Winnipeg Act and the City's by laws.

Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to complete public presentations.

Strong written communications skills including formal report preparation skills. Knowledge of economic development issues as related to sustainable development at the community and at the neighbourhood level.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Demonstrated analytical ability

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to plan, organize, and execute many complex and varied tasks.

Fluency in French would be an asset.

IMPORTANT

: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks.

Must have Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation.

Must have a Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver's notice in force document upon request.

How to Apply

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