Job ID #30030: Planning Technician I - Development Planning

at  City of Hamilton

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #30030: Planning Technician I - Development Planning
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description ID #: 1468
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application by 4:00 p.m. on May 22, 2024.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated expertise in development applications, preparation of maps and zoning by-law amendments, Official Plan Amendments and interpretation of OLT decisions usually acquired through the successful completion of a two-year Community College course in Municipal Planning and Development or an equivalent combination of education and planning experience.
• Extensive professional planning experience in a directly related position.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, verbally and in writing and able to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.
• Experience in a computerized environment. Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Municipal Planning experience an asset.
• A thorough understanding and familiarity with Provincial policy and legislation notably the Ontario PlanningAct, Provincial Policy Statement, Places to Grow and the Niagara Escarpment Plan.
• Knowledge of Zoning By-laws and the development planning process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, facilitation skills and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to prepare and write reports.
• Strong customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to receive and answer inquiries from staff, public, other departments, agencies, developers, public and Council on development related matters.
• Proven organization skills and the ability to work with very tight deadlines and competing priorities.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to Manager of Heritage and Urban Design, administers and processes all types of development applications focusing on site plan control in accordance with the Planning Act.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Receives, checks and records development applications.
• Administers the processing of development applications and City Initiatives in accordance with the Planning Act.
• Oversees and coordinates the preparation of maps for public notices and zoning by-law amendments.
• Prepares Public Notices and circularization lists.
• Receives and answers inquiries from public, staff, other departments, lawyers, developers, outside agencies, realtors and elected officials.
• Writes reports.
• Composes correspondences such as decision of Council, OLT decisions and adoption of by-laws.
• Compiles statistics.
• Receives and answers inquiries at counter.
• Maintains a record of development applications and by-laws.
• Reviews, corrects and prepares comments on draft zoning by-laws.
• Oversees and coordinates the preparation of draft schedules and key maps.
• Writes procedures; forwards for approval.
• Records, and monitors the frequency of inquiries and tracks the number of zoning by-laws prepared by the Division.
• Reviews, corrects and prepares comments on draft zoning by-laws and explanatory notices.
• Prepares explanatory notes for Zoning by-laws, text amendments and Official Plan Amendments for public notification.
• Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.