Job Description

Junior Planner

Public Works \xe2\x80\x93 Planning and Development Services

Two Positions:

Two (2) Contract Full-Time; 18 Months

Pay Band: $69,273 - $86,593

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Overview:

As a member of Planning and Development Services, one position will report to the Manager, Policy Development and one position will report to the Manager, Research & Analysis.

Research & Analysis Team:

• The position will be responsible for carrying out Regional planning and policy research tasks and supporting programs related to a range of environment and resource planning fields including agriculture, mineral aggregates, water, natural heritage, climate change and energy planning initiatives.
• Specific tasks include supporting agricultural community engagement including publishing the annual Grown in Peel local food guide and providing support to the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group.

Policy Development Team:

• The position will be responsible for supporting Regional planning policy and program planning initiatives with an emphasis on analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
• This position will support working groups and stakeholder consultation initiatives; implementation of and tracking of housing policies and targets; monitoring, reporting on, and implementation of provincial legislation; and creating tools and resources to further understanding of housing policy and affordability.
• Provide policy development, data analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support on assigned topics related to Regional Official Plan including growth management, housing, and employment.

Specific duties of both positions include:

• Assist with organizing and preparing Council reports, briefing materials, newsletters, technical reports, social media messaging, and website updates.
• Providing support to stakeholder meetings with Regional partners, local municipalities and the development industry.
• Prepare graphical analysis and spatial data analysis including preparing maps, tables, charts, infographics, and displays to support planning projects.
• Monitor legislative and policy initiatives and conduct research related to the Regional Official Plan, local official plans, secondary plans, municipal comprehensive reviews and other assigned local, Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and province-wide planning initiatives.
• Conduct education and outreach initiatives related to planning.
• Respond to requests for information from other departments, agencies and the public.
• Work effectively with staff teams from the department and from across the organization and the area municipalities.
• Represent the division and Regional interests on technical advisory teams and work groups.

What the role requires:

• An Honours degree or Masters degree in planning or related field together with a minimum of one year of experience in a planning position or a related field with expert knowledge and further specialization in the planning field.
• Skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation including GIS spatial analysis skills and graphic visualization.
• Possess knowledge of the Regional Official Plan, local Official Plans, the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan, as well as other legislation affecting land use planning.
• Excellent communications, analytical, problem solving, project management, research and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation monthly up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We\xe2\x80\x99re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada\'s Healthy Workplace Month\xc2\xae with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it\xe2\x80\x99s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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