Planner (Health) Jobs

Health Services – Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

Status (1) Contract Full Time; 13 months

Salary Range $73,482 - $91,853 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Work mode Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode

Location 7120 Hurontario street, Mississauga, ON

Hours of work 35 hour/week

Reporting to the Supervisor, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, the Planner (Health) will provide the health department with expertise to implement the Regional Official Plan and to integrate health-based rationale into development applications, planning decisions and review and comment on standard forms of development applications that may impact on the health of the population of the Region of Peel.

What you will do in this role

• Attend and participate in area municipal planning initiatives, and corporate initiatives
• Conduct site inspections of development properties or areas
• Reviews and coordinates with other planners on the team to consolidate Regional recommendations on various development applications including Official Plan, Secondary Plans and Amendments, re-zonings, site plans, plans of subdivision and condominium to the approval authority regarding development applications including the preparation of reports to General Committee and Council as necessary
• Respond to inquiries from area municipalities and other public agencies, developers, consultants, lawyers and the general public to give advice on the planning process and approvals
• Participate in special projects related to monitoring and improving processes, providing advice and service to Regional departments as planning consultant on regionally initiated development submissions
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with staff from area municipalities, the Province and other review agencies, developers and consultants to represent Regional interests and mediate settlement of issues relating to development approvals
• Protects Public Health, Regional and Provincial interest in the consideration of Official Plan amendments and other applications including plans of subdivision, condominium, re-zonings and site plans
• Maintains good working relationships with Planning Departments of local area municipalities
• Provides factual evidence at OLT hearings as required. Serve as expert witness in administrative tribunals
• Comments on Completed Health Assessments
• Works in collaboration with planners and other professionals from other Regional departments, area municipalities within and outside the Peel Region and other review agencies
• Attends and participates in local and regional public meetings, area municipal planning initiatives, and corporate initiatives

What the role requires

• Recognized as a Registered Professional Planner by the Province of Ontario
• Honours degree in planning, and knowledge in the planning field, such as environmental, resources, urban or rural, and/or land use planning.
• Full Membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute/Canadian Institute of Canada
• Minimum of three years of related planning experience

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to successfully manage issues with colleagues and stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including making presentations to Council, Staff or Public

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefit plan
• Automatic enrolment into the OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Accrue vacation on a monthly basis
• Supportive leadership as part of a culture of respect and inclusion
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• 3 paid personal days and floating holidays
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) as well as learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location

In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 7120 Hurontario street, Mississauga, ON worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected].

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.