Planner - Land Use Policy Focus

Position: Planner – Land Use Policy Focus
Competition number: #2023-74
Location: Community Planning, Oxford County Administration Building
Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
Reporting to: Manager of Planning Policy & Director of Community Planning
Union affiliation: Non-Union
Wage range: $43.47/hr - $54.34/hr ($79,115.40-$98,898.80 annually)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The focus of this position is land use policy development, which will involve conducting and/or assisting with policy research and development; special projects; analysing planning related information and data (both spatial – GIS and non-spatial); report writing and public consultation pertaining to the County’s long range planning program. This position may also assist with development review, as required. This may involve reviewing and processing planning applications made under the Planning Act; preparing and presenting planning reports and recommendations to County and/or Area Municipal Councils; acting as liaison between the County and Area Municipalities with respect to Provincial and County land use policies, goals and objectives; and responding to development inquiries and conducting pre-consultations for all manner of planning applications.
 QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree in Land Use Planning, Geography or a combination of related education and experience.
Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and full Canadian Institute of Planning membership is preferred.
Minimum 3 years’ experience within a municipal planning environment.
Highly developed research and analytical skills and report writing capability; experience in environmental planning would be an asset.
Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills.
Demonstrated exposure to Ontario Municipal Board policies, practices, and decisions.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently.
Ability to interact harmoniously and diplomatically with the public, development industry representatives and elected officials.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet software as well as basic Geographic Information System software or applications.
Valid Ontario driver’s license required and the ability to travel as required to fulfil job responsibilities.
 
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: [email protected]. Please include the job title and competition # in the subject of the email.
For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.
Posting Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Closing Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
To Apply
Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions by email to [email protected]. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. We do not keep resumes on file.
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.
Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.
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