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Senior Planner (Housing)
Temporary Full-time
Development Services is comprised of several branches. The Department's mission is to guide the growth and development of Barrie towards a vibrant, livable and resilient community through development of a strong policy framework for land use decision making and development review services. The Branches work together to implement provincial policies, address corporate strategic objectives and apply best practices in land use planning, development review, technical design review, active transportation implementation and guide development and growth with full support from professional, technical and administrative support staff. Feedback and interaction with a variety of other Departments within the organization, and gained through public consultation, are key to realizing Council and corporate directions, many of which are initiated and commenced through the development process.
The Senior Planner position is responsible for all matters pertaining to the use and development of land within the City of Barrie including all private development proposals and municipal operations, facilities, and strategic initiatives and ensures compliances with provincial and municipal legislation, policies, regulations and guidelines. Specifically, this position authors, presents and defends complex and multifaceted policy recommendations to City Council regarding land-use and planning issues that affect the use and development of land within the City, which involves developing and/or conducting studies regarding matters ranging from environmental protection, heritage conservation, downtown revitalization and economic development. Additionally, this position project manages and leads a portfolio of complex and multifaceted applications, which involves reviewing, processing, authoring, presenting and defending recommendations to City Council regarding applications for the development of land within the City. The Senior Planner is also responsible for overseeing and guiding planning staff and the assignment of workload, review of planning staff reports, memos and conditions of approval. Lastly, this position provides leadership, guidance and advice of a functional, technical, and professional nature to various internal and external stakeholders, which involves preparing, presenting, and defending professional planning evidence under cross-examination at quasi-judicial tribunals such as the Ontario Land Tribunal and/or tribunals or courts of law through the provision of testimony as an Expert Witness. Overall, this position plays an integral role in advocating for and acting in the public interest with respect to all land-use planning and development related matters, and promoting efficient land-use and development within the City to strategically meet the City of Barrie’s future growth needs and requirements.
- Four (4) year University Degree in Urban Planning or related discipline
- Eligibility for and willingness to become a Full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
- Eligibility for and willingness to become a Full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business
- Position Equivalency Code: F
- Seven (7) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities within a land-use planning and development work environment, including:
o Three (3) years of leadership/supervisory experience
o Demonstrated experience working with Committee of Adjustment
o Demonstrated experience preparing, presenting, and defending professional planning evidence under cross-examination at quasi-judicial tribunals through the provision of testimony as an Expert Witness
o Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting planning documents and regulation
- Working knowledge of the following applicable legislation and policy including but not limited to:
o Ontario Planning Act
o Ontario Provincial Policy Statement
o Provincial Growth Plan
o Condominium Act
o Environmental Assessment Act
o Development Charges Act
o Ontario Heritage Act - Working knowledge of current trends, policies, practices, technology, and information relative to land-use planning and development
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal processes
- Thorough knowledge of the application and interpretation of municipal planning policy documents and regulation instruments, including Official Plans, Zoning By-laws and Urban Design Guideline
- Thorough knowledge of the Committees of Adjustment process, including the role of the Planner in providing application review comments
- Demonstrated ability to:
o project manage, review, analyze and formulate policy on a broad variety of planning related issues, and develop and present solutions
o project manage, review, and analyze development applications of varying scales and significance, and develop and present solutions
o read and interpret plans, maps, by-laws, and legal documents
o apply a wide range of mathematical or statistical concepts - Demonstrated ability to:
o prioritize, set priorities, meet deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities and work demands
o coordinate and manage the development application review process
o analyze complex issues and problems, evaluate alternative solutions and develop sound conclusions, recommendations and courses of action
o champion the mission and values of the City
o conduct research, prepare reports, and deliver presentations
o develop, promote and maintain effective and collaborative liaison with City employees, external agencies, government agencies, the general public, developers, consultants and other stakeholders
o exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, controversial and or politically sensitive information and ensures the security of such information/files
o lead, coach, mentor and support staff;
o lead and inspire innovation and the adoption of best practices;
o maintain a high standard of public relations at all times;
o think and act strategically in a political and community service environment
o work independently with minimum supervision - Excellent project/time management, analytical, report-writing, presentation, collaboration, facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), organizational, research, analytical, public engagement and consultation, customer service, teamwork and leadership skills
- Computer literacy, utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), GIS software and electronic tracking systems
- Availability to accommodate deadlines, meeting/event attendance and/or peak period workloads that may extend beyond the normal workday or occur on evenings/weekends
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Yearly Salary: $82,555.20 to $98,953,40
- Hourly Pay Rate: $45.36 to $54.37