Job Details:
Permanent Full-Time (CUPE 1329)

Posting Status:
This posting is open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on January 16, 2023.

We offer:

• A hybrid work schedule
• A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive health plan complemented with life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things

Reporting to the Manager, Planning - Planning Services, the Planner will be responsible for processing, evaluating and making recommendations on complex development proposals and applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working in a collaborative, professional team environment, interprets and provides advice on the Town’s Official Plan(s), Zoning By-law(s), the Planning Act and other planning related legislation.
• Works with minimal supervision, examining, analyzing and evaluating a wide range of development applications including but not limited to plans of subdivision, plans of condominium, Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments, site plan applications, part lot control exemptions, as well as Committee of Adjustment applications (variances and consents).
• Reviews, evaluates and presents the town’s planning position through reports and studies before Town Council, including various committees, agencies, municipalities, ministries, Boards, Tribunals and the general public.
• Resolves conflicts on planning and development matters through negotiation and mediation.
• Provides expert planning opinion before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals.
• Recommends and prepares amendments to the Oakville Official Plan(s) and Zoning By-law(s).
• Reviews and evaluates planning studies, policies, and programs, and provides comments and recommendations to Council and various authorities.
• Undertakes background research and analysis on land use, demographic, economic, urban design, environmental and development related issues.
• Establishes a co-ordinated position working with other departments and agencies on various planning matters including the Planning District teams.
• Composes and delivers written and oral reports to municipal officials, the public and Council.
• Monitors, evaluates and responds to existing and emerging Provincial, Regional and other planning initiatives.
• Coordinates projects with Strategic business staff and/or clerical staff.
• Provides assistance to persons inquiring about various planning matters.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• A degree in Planning or a related discipline, and at least three years of related planning experience.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to address planning applications which require the resolution of technical and/or urban design related issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with attention to detail are essential.
• The ability to negotiate and mediate to avoid and resolve conflicts is essential.
• The successful candidate will need excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to respond to multiple, conflicting and shifting priorities and deadlines.
• A solid understanding of legislation, policy and implementation instruments is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience in providing expert testimony at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
• Strong preference for Membership in OPPI (or eligible for full membership); full membership in Canadian Institute of Planners would be considered an asset.
• Essential for the candidate to be flexible and capable of working extra hours, attend evening meetings, etc.
• The successful candidate will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties and corporate business

DATED: December 15, 2022

The successful candidate will be required to submit proof of full vaccination in accordance with the town’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedure. Accommodation requests for new hires that are unable to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, must be made in writing to the Human Resources department.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.