Planner – Contract Full Time – Planning & Development – Walkerton ON

Job title:

Planner – Contract Full Time – Planning & Development – Walkerton ON

Company

The County of Bruce

Job description

About the County“Bruce County, a welcoming, innovative, thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations.”The journey to an ever better Bruce County will be marked by exploration, inquiry and discovery. A place powered by innovation and shared values. A place where we help people who live, and work here make great personal choices and also reflect the public interest. Because of this mind-set, we do some amazing things!Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. Come join us on roads less travelled and turn your journey into an adventure.Inspire, Attract and Support. These are the words we live by when we work to improve the economy of Bruce County. How do we do this? With a focus on supporting entrepreneurs and growth. Bruce County has an enviable track record of making good planning decisions that reflect the input of all influencers and are based on finding common ground for decision-making in the Public Interest. Part of that process includes working with Municipalities to be “development ready.” Our planning division manages hundreds of applications for development improvements, variances, and other planning issues annually, helping guide to the best place for development and through the planning approval process.About the JobReporting to the Land Use Planning Manager, the Planner provides advice and opinion to the County of Bruce and local municipalities on all matters of land use planning. Primary responsibilities are in the areas of local policy development and all statutory matters related to the Planning Act and related legislation, including processing Planning Act applications and providing an opinion on these applications to the appropriate approval authority; and meeting with and responding to inquiries from the public regarding inquiries for development on their lands. The Planner acts as a resource to local municipal staff to provide advice regarding the planning process, policies and regulations that affect land and development.Salary & BenefitsLocation
Walkerton ONStart Date
End of October 2024Status
Contract Full Time
Anticipated to go until the end of December 2025Salary
$41.22 – $48.49 Per Hour
$75,020 – $88,257 Per YearHours
Based on a 35 hour work week
Monday – Friday 8:30AM-4:30PMBenefits
Percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
OMERS Pension Optional
Flexible Working Policies
Employee Assistance Program, DiscountsHealth, Safety & Wellness
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee ActivitiesRequirements

• University Degree in Planning or other degree that is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners
• Two years of experience in land use planning
• Sound knowledge of rural, recreational and community planning principles and concepts and related planning legislation and processes.
• Eligibility for membership in Ontario Professional Planning Institute
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, Esri mapping software/Geocortex
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and reliable transportation
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Familiarity with techniques for interacting with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
• High level of integrity and work ethic

PrivacyPersonal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.Additional InformationThe Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted..CompanyCounty of BruceLocationPlanning & DevelopmentOpening DateSep 20, 2024Closing DateOct 06, 2024 11:59 PMStarting DateOct 21, 2024RequirementsType Description Status
BACHELOR Bachelor’s Degree Required Before Job Starts
COMMV 0 Communication Skills – Verbal Required Before Job Starts
COMMW 0 Communication Skills – Written Required Before Job Starts
COMP 0 Computer Skills in Microsoft Office Suite Required Before Job Starts
CONFID 0 Confidentiality Required Before Job Starts
CUSTSER 0 Experience with Customer Service Required Before Job Starts
EXP2 0 2-3 Years Experience Required Before Job Starts
FLEX 0 Flexibility Required Before Job Starts
INDEP 0 Works Independently Required Before Job Starts
INTPER 0 Interpersonal Skills Required Before Job Starts
PRIOR 0 Ability to Prioritize Required Before Job Starts
PROBSOL 0 Ability to Problem Solve Required Before Job Starts
SOFTWARE 0 Experience with related Software Programs Required Before Job Starts
TEAM 0 Ability to Work in a Team Required Before Job Starts
TIME 0 Time Management Skills Required Before Job Starts
DRIVE G Drivers License Required Before Job Starts
OPPI Ontario Professional Planners Institute Required Before Job Starts

Expected salary

$41.22 – 48.49 per hour

Location

Walkerton, ON

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 23:47:53 GMT

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