Planner III - Site Plan Approval Officer

Job Details

JOB POSTING #:   2022-0221

POSTING PERIOD:   Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 8:30 AM to Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT:   Planning & Development

UNION:   Non-Union

JOB CODE: NU0468

POSITION STATUS:   Regular Full-Time

GRADE/CLASS: NU12

# OF POSITIONS:   1

RATE OF PAY:   $86,244.13 - $104,830.80 Annually

SHIFT WORK REQ'D:   No

DUTIES:

  • Reporting to the Manager of Urban Design/Deputy City Planner, this position will be responsible to coordinate site plan control approval process, including the approval of Site Plan Control Applications in accordance with Council’s delegated authority; communicate with the public, developers, administration and City Council on all matters related to Site Plan Control;
  • Negotiate with developers and their agents to realize a development outcome that balances the developer’s interests with the public benefit/impact, while ensuring an equitable balance of municipal/planning requirements are met;
  • Preparation of technical analysis and written reports (including Council Reports) and recommendations for approval concerning site plan control applications submitted to the City ensuring required timelines are met;
  • Monitor and make recommendations for improving Site Plan Control policies and review procedures;
  • Research emerging trends and best practices in all dimensions affecting design and development in the community and recommend Official Plan policies, site plan procedures and other municipal requirements that promote efficient, effective and attractive development;
  • Provide expert evidence on planning matters before the Ontario Land Tribunal;
  • Assist to build community capacity advancing the esteem held for the quality of the municipality’s overall attractiveness and its relationship to health and prosperity.
  • Develop and document guidelines and standards to achieve optimal functioning and physical appearance of the community;
  • Provide functional supervision to the Planner II – Research and Design Support and Clerk Steno.
  • Will be responsible to carry out Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation Health and Safety program;
  • Will perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a University degree in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture or related discipline, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in planning or planning related field;
  • Must be a full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners/Canadian Institute of Planners, or must be able to attain full membership within one year of accepting the position;
  • Must have the ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.  If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful driver’s license is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;  
  • Must have thorough knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Policies, Official Plan Policies (e.g. urban design), and other Community Planning documents.
  • Must have project management, negotiation and organizational skills;
  • Must demonstrate experience in being able to use persuasion, influence, and negotiation to arrive at desired outcome;
  • Must have initiative and ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
  • Must have working knowledge and experience with various computer programs including word processing, spreadsheet and graphics applications;
  • Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work.
  • The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

 

NOTE:

  • All City of Windsor employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
  • Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
  • We offer a smoke-free office environment
  • Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
  • The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.