Corridor Management Planner

at  Ministry of Transportation

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will co-ordinate activities and apply policies, standards and legislation to determine, convey, and promote the ministry’s position with respect to municipal land use planning proposals that have impact on the provincial highway network.
PLEASE NOTE that this position requires the successful candidate to be present at the 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto office a minimum of 3 days a week.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

You have:

• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of land use planning in order to review and assess the impact of development proposals on the provincial highway network
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial legislation, such as the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and the Planning Act
• Knowledge of traffic operations, drainage, highway design and construction
• Ability to interpret and apply highway and construction plans, reports, and site plans

OTHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

You have:

• Political acuity skills when making decisions
• Strong analytical, decision making, problem solving and judgement skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide range of internal and external clients and to write written responses
• Proven organizational and planning skills to plan work, set priorities and coordinate with internal and external clients
• Proficiency of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

You will:

• lead, manager and coordinate responses to multiple land use planning applications and development proposals
• ensure compatibility with government legislation, ministry policies, standards and objectives that impact on the provincial highway network
• provide specialized advice to a wide range of external and internal stakeholders on transportation matters related to land use planning applications
• identify, negotiate and recommend terms and conditions for agreements related to developer-driven highway improvements
• work effectively with external stakeholders such as municipalities and developers
• lead and coordinate requests for highway designations, transfers, assumptions, revocations, removals and closings

PLEASE NOTE that this position requires frequent travel within central Ontario to view properties and meet with various stakeholders.