Planner,Government,Environmental & Urban Planning Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Government

Position: Planner I

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Planner I

Job Posting

The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for one (1) Planner I position in Planning and Development, Land Development & Subdivision Program division.

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. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

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

The Planner I is knowledgeable in a broad range of planning matters, provides entry-level professional planning services, and undertakes or participates in a variety of assigned professional planning services or projects. The incumbent may support and participate in projects of studies in one or more areas of expertise such as Development Review, Community Planning, and Regional Planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs professional work and provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public regarding the administration of planning and development programs;

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

Evaluates and processes development applications for compliance with land use by-law, subdivision by-law, development agreement requirements and heritage property regulations;

Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of variances, site plans, development agreements, land use by-law amendments and other planning applications;

Supports and may prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on planning proposals to Boards, Committees and Council;

Conducts field evaluations and assessments;

Investigates violations of planning regulations;

Acts as witness in legal proceedings as necessary;

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 as a team member, or independently, on assigned planning matters;

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

Supports and may facilitate public meetings representing the business unit on assigned application or planning project matters;

Supports and may facilitate customer-focused strategic planning, education and consultation processes as required;

Researches, analyzes and compiles information and statistical data and trends on a variety of planning matters as directed;

Supports the development of policy options, analysis and reports on planning issues and participates as a team member for multidisciplinary projects in varied areas of expertise (i.e., Development Review, Community Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Heritage & Cultural Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning and Research & Forecasting);

Supports the preparation of comprehensive regional and community plans, land use by-laws, the Subdivision By-law and other regulations regarding development control;

Makes decisions on assigned minor permit and subdivision applications when appointed as a Development Officer by Council pursuant to the Halifax Charter.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

University degree from an accredited planning program OR

University degree from a non-accredited but related program (such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban, Human or Economic Geography, and Geographic/Spatial Information Systems) and two (2) years of professional planning experience.

Candidacy as a Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) or equivalent Provincial or International designation is considered an asset.

Experience working in a municipal government environment is considered an asset.

A valid driver's license is required.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and…

Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning