Community Planner

at  Manitoba Government

COMMUNITY PLANNER

LP2 Planner 2
Regular/full-time
Municipal and Northern Relations
Community Planning, Community Planning and Development
Morden MB
Advertisement Number: 43039
Salary(s): LP2 $68,957.00 - $85,298.00 per year
Closing Date: June 30, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
The Department of Municipal and Northern Relations is seeking to fill the position of Community Planner in Morden.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Membership or eligible for membership in Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Must be able to travel to early morning and evening meetings throughout the Province, as required.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in Urban, Rural or Regional Planning. An equivalent combination of a directly related degree and planning experience may be considered.
• Experience in land use planning, including review of development plans, zoning by-laws and subdivisions.
• Experience handling sensitive issues in a collaborative manner using tact and diplomacy.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to find solutions through negotiation, consultation, and collaboration.
• Experience working on complex policy and planning initiatives.
• Strong written communication skills to clearly and concisely prepare reports, briefing notes and memos at a professional level to present complex planning issues and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its application in the field of planning.
• Strong verbal communication skills to clearly articulate information to a wide range of audiences.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to manage multiple deadlines with limited lead time.
• Experience positively adapting to changes in priorities and workload demands.

Duties:
The Community Planner provides professional planning services which include assisting local governments in identifying and establishing co-ordinated land use policies, processing subdivision applications, researching, developing, reviewing and refining policy related to land use planning. This position is responsible for participating and supporting the Branch in a number of key department and government priorities, such as providing proactive, timely and relevant services.

Please refer the Job description for details