Job Description

Job description

Opportunity

Supporting the Planning Division, the successful candidate is responsible for supporting both administrative and planning staff and is a great match for a strong communicator who is interested in growing their planning knowledge. Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and technical planning advice to the public through a complete knowledge of the Planning Act, the Township Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and other related planning legislation, regulations, policies, and implementation mechanisms.

• Serve as a primary contact within the department of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability to provide effective customer service by answering general planning and building inquiries.

• Reviews, analyzes and processes various development applications to ensure completeness and in order to prepare and circulate public notices to meet requirements under the Planning Act, as required.

• Prepares various pieces of correspondence and communications on behalf of the Development Services and Environmental Sustainability Department.

• Prepares and submits background information packages and acts as a liaison with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, as required.

• Acts as the primary municipal contact for GIS services, and updates and maintains the Township GIS mapping system in conjunction with the District of Muskoka.

• Provides mapping support for all Township departments including preparing mapping for planning circulations and presentations, staff reports and special projects.

• Assists in development related studies and special projects.

• Assists in follow up compliance and enforcement procedures for various planning documents.

• Assists in the review of Ontario Building Code Applications for compliance with the Zoning By-law.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Planning Technician, Planning and/or GIS Diploma.

• 3-5 years technical planning administration experience, including GIS experience.

• Thorough knowledge of Ontario\'s planning framework, the Planning and Municipal Acts, as well as the Ontario Building Code.

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, administrative, organizational, communication, and time management skills, including an ability to handle a number of ongoing projects at one time.

• Computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite of products, GIS software, and a good understanding of databases, tracking systems and the internet

• Valid Ontario drivers and boating licenses. Use own vehicle as required.

Closing date 12/10/2023

Start date

Location Port Carling, Muskoka Lakes

Township of Muskoka Lakes