Job Description

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 Control or Policy & Long Range.

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 related to minor variances as required.
• Prepares property owner lists of zoning amendments 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 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

• Diploma in planning technology or similar technical field, together with 2 years of experience in a technical office environment; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous planning experience in a municipal environment would be an asset

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a demanding and fast paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with members of the Committee of Adjustment, co-workers, and the general public in a courteous and professional manner

• Completion of the "Primer on Planning" course offered by the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment and Consent Authorities

• 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