Full Time
Toronto
Posted 1 year ago

City of Toronto

ASSISTANT PLANNER

Job ID: 36729
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks Planning and Strategic Initiatives
Work Location: Various, please see below
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 5 Permanent Vacancies
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.47 – $42.14, Wage Grade 11
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 5
Posting Period: 17-July-2023 to 07-Aug-2023

Locations:

North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street
Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall
Metro Hall, 55 John Street

Reporting to the Manager and/or Senior Project Manager, in the Parks Planning and Strategic Initiatives Branch, the Assistant Planner, Parks Development will provide support for the coordination and delivery of projects to plan new parkland and recreation facilities through development activity, helping to achieve the City’s parkland objectives and enhance the liveability of the City of Toronto’s neighbourhoods and communities.

Major Responsibilities:

Provides assistance on the review and evaluation of development proposals with regard to the Ontario Planning Act, Toronto Official Plan, Toronto Municipal Code, Parkland Strategy, and Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan.
Responds to requests for information from elected officials, other City divisions and agencies, property owners, consultants, boards and the public. Prepares related reports and correspondence as required.
Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information on demographic, economic, legal, social, cultural and on-the-ground information relating to urban land use and area studies to provide support to Planners, Project Officers, and Senior Project Managers.
Assists in the preparation of evidence and other materials for appeals and mediation at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Contributes to the negotiation of new parkland assets, and drafts and prepares documentation for implementation of various agreements and conditions to ensure that new assets are properly secured and delivered in a timely manner.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to the following key qualifications:

Post-secondary education in urban and regional planning, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).
Experience with park and open space planning, recreation planning, land use planning or urban design.
Knowledge of the municipal and provincial policies, legislation and master plans related to park and recreation planning and development, as well as current regulations and evolving trends in the City and Province.

You must also have:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with ability to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders, senior-level staff, agencies, politicians and other orders of government.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organization, and with elected officials, the media and the public.
Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural and site plan drawings.
Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) and other regulations/legislation that apply to the job duties.

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City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City’s Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .