Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Planning
LOCATION: Initial placement \xe2\x80\x93 Paris Customer Service Office/HybridMinimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Planning or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• RPP and membership of OPPI/ CIP preferred
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in land use planning, preferably in a municipal planning setting.
• A strong understanding of the provincial planning regime, including the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, and the Places to Grow for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Provincial Growth Plan.
• Excellent report writing, communication, presentation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity.
• Demonstrated project management, dispute resolution, and analytical and problem solving skills.
• Computer literacy utilizing Office suite of software products, City View (preferred), and GIS.
• Ability to travel as necessary through the County for work purposes.
• Familiarity with Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) processes and procedures, including attending hearings, preparing witness statements, and dealing with settlement negotiations.

Assets:

• Eligibility for or membership in OPPI/CIP or working towards a RPP designation.
• Municipal experience would be considered an asset.

Duties:

• Reviewing, processing, providing recommendations on development applications including Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision/Condominium, Part Lot control and presenting planning reports to Council and Committees of Council.
• Attend Council and other meetings, as required, to represent the Development Services Department on planning interests of the County.
• Represent the Development Services Department regarding referrals to the OLT as required.
• Supervising consultants as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range \xe2\x80\x93 $78,679 - $92,037 (Job Grade 7) 35 hours/weekPlease visit to apply for this job opportunity.The application deadline is 9:00 a.m. Monday May 27th, 2024.Date of Posting: Thursday May 16th, 2024.The County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. #LI-DNIPowered by JazzHR

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