Planner III; Land Development & Subdivision

Position: Planner III(Land Development & Subdivision)
Planner III (Land Development & Subdivision)
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Overview
HRM is inviting applications for one full‑time permanent position and one term (up to 12 months) full‑time position of Planner III within Development Services within Planning and Development. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. HRM has an Employment Equity Policy and welcomes applications from:
African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in underrepresented occupations, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self‑identify on their electronic application.

Responsibilities

Leads and performs advanced‑level professional work and provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public related to a broad range of planning matters.

Acts as liaison between citizens, government agencies, developers and elected officials on planning matters as may be assigned.

Evaluates and processes complicated applications including subdivision applications, permits, variances, site plans, development agreements, land use by‑law amendments, municipal planning strategy and other planning applications.

Prepares and presents detailed reports and recommendations on planning matters to staff, Boards, Committees and Council and serves as liaison to such committees.

Conducts field evaluations and assessments; investigates violations of planning regulations; acts as witness in legal proceedings and provides expert advice at the Utility and Review Board and Court.

Acts as a subject‑matter expert in broad planning matters; leads projects, advises, and makes recommendations on business‑unit policies and procedures related to land use planning and development programs or strategic corporate initiatives.

Represents the business unit or the municipality on assigned planning matters; participates in special projects designed to improve the performance, efficiency and effectiveness of services and/or programs.

Facilitates public meetings representing the business unit on a variety of planning matters.

Designs and facilitates internal or customer‑focused strategic planning, training, education, and consultation processes as required.

Provides senior professional planning assistance to communities and community groups on various land use projects.

Researches, analyzes and compiles information and statistical data and trends on a variety of planning matters; identifies emerging planning trends, policies and best practices from other jurisdictions and makes recommendations on business‑unit policies and planning initiatives.

Monitors effectiveness of existing planning policies, business processes and regulations and makes recommendations for improvements as necessary.

Leads the development of, in partnership with stakeholders, policy options, analysis and reports on complex planning issues for the business unit and/or the municipality.

Prepares, presents and maintains comprehensive regional and community plans, land use by‑laws, the Subdivision By‑law and other regulations regarding development control.

Manages highly sensitive and complex planning studies, reviews consultant proposals and verifies contract expenditures and compliance.

Makes decisions on assigned complex permit, site plan, variance and subdivision applications when appointed as a Development Officer by Council pursuant to the Halifax Charter.

Mentors Planner I and Planner II.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

University degree from an accredited planning program and five (5) years of professional planning experience.

OR:
University degree from a non‑accredited but related program (e.g., Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban, Human or Economic Geography, Geographic/Spatial Information Systems) and seven (7) years of professional planning experience.

Master’s degree from an accredited planning program and four (4) years of professional planning…