Job Description

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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.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!

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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.
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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, provides administrative support to the Committee of Adjustment and participates in the activities of the Planning Services Division.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all of the statutory functions relating to the Committee of Adjustment as its Secretary Treasurer, ensuring that all legislative requirements under the appropriate legislation are followed, and acts as recording Secretary at Committee meetings. Provides general information, guidance and assistance to applicants of the Committee of Adjustment. Prepares various agreements that may be required as conditions of Committee of Adjustment Approvals. Undertakes a broad spectrum of projects relating to planning activities and policy development. Provides information to the public and the development community on matters relating to land use planning. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Degree in planning; and At least three years of land use planning experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience Must have a working knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act and other related provincial legislation

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team is required Must possess strong oral and written communication skills

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must be able to obtain the authority to act as Commissioner of Oaths for the Corporation Will be required to work after regular working hours on occasion May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation

General Information

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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.