Planner

Overview

Planner

Public Works Development Services

Status: Regular Full-time

Hiring Range: $81977 - $92224 per annum

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

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours/week

Who we are: The Region of Peel is the second largest municipality in the GTHA and has undergone a major transformation during the past few decades as a dynamic urban community with a vibrant economic base. Planning for and supporting the changes within our community to enable it to thrive over the next 30 years will be an immense task and opportunity. Our goal is to build a community for life that focuses on managing our growth to shape the future Peel as a healthy safe and connected community based on the cornerstones of collaboration innovation and sustainability. The Community for Life Annual Report will start you on your journey to learn about Peel and who we are and how we are working together to support and grow a Peel that is a Community for Life!

What you will do in this role:

Reporting to the Manager Development Services the Planner provides the Development Services division with expertise to implement Regional requirements into local municipal planning applications through the review and comment on all forms of complex development including:

• • Official Plan amendments
  • Re-zonings
  • Site plans
  • Plans of subdivision and condominium
  • Niagara Escarpment Development Permits and Plan amendments
  • Parkway Belt amendments
• Work in collaboration with planners and other professionals from other Regional departments area municipalities within and outside Peel Region and other review agencies
• Attend and participate in local and regional public meetings area municipal planning initiatives and corporate initiatives
• Participate in a variety of special projects related to monitoring and improving processes providing advice and service to Regional departments as a planning consultant on regional development submissions
• Conduct site inspections of development properties or areas
• 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
• 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
• Attend and participate in area municipal planning initiatives and corporate initiatives
• Serve as expert witness at administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias

What the role requires:

• Honors degree in planning plus knowledge in the planning field such as environmental resources urban or rural and/or land use planning
• Eligibility for Full Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners
• Minimum of three years of related planning experience
• Knowledge of relevant industry legislation such as the Planning Act Municipal Act and Provincial Plans

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health Dental Vision benefit plan including psychological health effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role youll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means youll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive Bramptonworksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week depending on operational demands which can evolve over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

Join usbe bold think big and help shape a better tomorrow.

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 conducted virtually.

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At Peel Region we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning water & wastewater regional roads and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. 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 opportunity matches your qualifications and experience please apply on-line.

About Us

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 200000 businesses.

Were 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 6700 strong and s ince 1974 weve 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 Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the 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 its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region 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.

Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants 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.