Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision and direction of the Supervisor and the technical direction and guidance of a Senior Planner, performs duties relative to development approvals, planning and policy development.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides frontline general planning and zoning information verbally and in writing, including purpose and intent of By-law requirements, to a wide variety of customers.
• Answers telephone, counter and email or letter inquiries.
• Completes zoning reviews for a variety of corporate processes including site plan, real estate inquires and business licenses.
• Provides initial screening and background research for inquires and a variety of planning applications.
• Reviews Committee of Adjustment applications and prepares comments as required.
• Prepares property owner lists of planning applications and other notices, and co-ordinates distribution.
• Updates, reprints, and consolidates the zoning by-laws and the Official Plan (hardcopy and online).
• Participates in the development of Zoning by-laws, including housekeeping amendments.
• Maintains and updates the Section's website information as directed.
• Maintains Section files and databases.
• Performs all of the statutory functions related to the Committee of Adjustment as its Assistant Secretary-Treasurer and acts as Recording Secretary at Committee meetings as required.
• Acts as the Zoning Officer as required.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:

• Honours Degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline, together with two years of experience in a municipal & technical office environment; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage time, prioritize competing tasks, and accomplish goals within a fixed timeframe
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with members of the Committee of Adjustment, co-workers, and the general public

Assets:

• Completion of the "Primer on Planning" course offered by the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment and Consent Authorities
• Previous land use planning experience in a municipal environment would be an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must obtain the authority as a Commissioner of Oaths within 6 months of employment
• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• May be required to work outside of regular working hours

General Information:
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver's licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay - a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.
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Job Specific Information:
Should this temporary vacancy be filled by a regular full-time employee, seniority and benefits will continue in the normal manner and the regular employee will continue to maintain normal, full-time status for the duration of the appointment.
If it becomes known that the position is permanent, it will be reposted and filled in the normal fashion.
(Approximately 6 months in duration with possbility of extension)

Skills Required