Heritage Planner Jobs

JOB TITLE: Heritage Planner

DEPARTMENT: Planning, Building & Growth Management

POSTING NUMBER: 105431 & 105434

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 18-months

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: Hybrid Model* – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

SALARY GRADE: 12

SALARY RANGE: 1 ST STEP: $87,960.60 per annum

2 ND STEP: $92,601.60 per annum

JOB RATE: $97,479.20 per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: September 6, 2023

CLOSING DATE: September 27 , 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Principal Planner/Supervisor, prepares and reviews amendments to the Official Plan and Secondary Plan to ensure current heritage policies are complied with. Review development applications to determine impact on heritage resources.

• Administer special projects related to the heritage portfolio.
• Responsible for the designation of properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Prepare and review amendments to the Official Plan and Secondary Plans to ensure current heritage policies are complied with and heritage resources are identified and adequately protected.
• Administer the granting of heritage permits within the Churchville Heritage Conservation District based upon the City’s Heritage Permit Process.
• Respond to internal (City staff and Council) and public inquires related to heritage matters.
• Act as Heritage advocate within the department and the City.
• Maintains municipal heritage archives.
• Develop and implement policy initiatives related to heritage preservation.
• Administration of municipal role in Federal or Provincial funding programs.
• Review development applications for impact on identified heritage resources or related urban design issues and ensure compliance with City’s heritage policies.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.
• Deal with media inquiries related to heritage resource issues.
• Act as staff liaison and support for the Brampton Heritage Board and the Churchville Heritage Committee.

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Knowledge of application of Heritage Planning Policies, Practices and Procedures.
• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program over three to four years in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with staff in a team environment.
• Over two (2) years up to and including four (4) years related experience.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #105431 by September 27, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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