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Position Summary:

Reporting to the CAO, the Planner reviews and processes development applications such as amendments to the Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law, consents, proposed plans of subdivision, site plan control, minor variance, removal of part lot control and deeming by-laws. Conducts research, prepares and presents staff reports and provides input on policy projects and programs. Overall, this position plays an integral role in facilitating communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, analyzing and providing recommendations to Council &/or Committee(s) that are consistent with provincial legislation and the applicable municipal documents.

Duties & Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Reviews, processes, and formulates a planning opinion on planning proposals and projects within a community planning context. Such proposals and projects will normally include official plan and zoning amendment applications, site plan applications, minor variance and consent applications, and other projects as assigned
• Aids in preparation and circulation of planning applications
• Liaises with staff, developers, agencies and the public on planning proposals, zoning compliance, and planning matters
• Responds to general planning inquiries, including counter, phone, email and provides effective customer service
• Responsible for reviewing changes to legislation and procedures, conducting best practice reviews to adapt, modify, &/or develop new policies, procedures, &/or programs to be consistent with most recent changes
• Provides support to other planning and administrative staff on assigned planning proposals and projects
• Reviews, processes and makes recommendations regarding applications that seek municipal concurrence for telecommunication towers
• Acts as Secretary-Treasurer to Township’s Committee of Adjustment as necessary and assigned
• Prepares and presents planning evidence at Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearings and acts as an expert witness
• Directs the Township’s Official Plan Review, as well as support in development of Community Improvement Plan(s) (CIP), Economic Development Strategy, zoning by-law, development/community planning permits process including formulating long-range planning objectives and strategies; identifying and overseeing the review of special study areas; facilitating and ensuring public consultation/participation on same and reviewing &/or preparing associated reports and recommendations to Council
• Prepares, oversees, and directs the review of all planning applications. Prepares and reviews reports of staff in the Planning Services Department, makes recommendations/presentations based on professional planning opinion to Council/Committee, community groups, public &/or other meetings and events. If a planning application is appealed, responsible for the preparation of files and presents professional planning opinion evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal Hearings and acts as an expert witness.
• Discusses development proposals at pre-consultation meetings, conducts site visits as needed and works with applicants through the planning process
• Negotiates property acquisitions and Township property sales

Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Urban Planning or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in planning and development; preferably with municipal/consulting planning experience
• Membership in Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) preferred
• Registered Professional Professional Planner (RPP) designation preferred
• Capable to be responsible for projects such as official plan and zoning amendments, plan of subdivision applications, site plan approvals, variances and consents, and other relevant planning projects
• Thorough knowledge of Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Conservation Act and other related legislation
• Demonstrated experience in land-use and policy planning in rural and urban growth environment
• Experience in policy formulation and policy analysis
• Experience providing expert testimony before the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS software
• Effective attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines, functions well under pressure, and respond to frequently changing demands
• Adept at making decisions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management, and presentation skills
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution skills
• Ability to understand and manage high profile, sensitive or controversial political situations
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction as well as part of a team
• Possess and maintain valid “G” driver’s licence with access to reliable personal vehicle
• Provide satisfactory Criminal Records Check

About Adjala-Tosorontio Township

The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is located north of the GTA, at the southwest border of Simcoe County with a population of 11,000 residents and offers rural living with proximity to urban amenities.

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