Principal Planner, Supervisor (Downtown Revitalization)

at  City of Brampton

Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Principal Planner, Supervisor (Downtown Revitalization)
DEPARTMENT: Planning, Building and Growth Management

EDUCATION:

• A Master’s Degree in Planning or equivalent, from a university planning program recognized or accredited by the Professional Standards Board for Planning in Canada is preferred, with a minimum of six (6) years of related and progressive experience in a professional planning environment in an urban or regional municipality.
• An undergraduate degree from a similarly accredited university planning program may also be considered, with a minimum of eight (8) years of related and progressive experience in a professional planning environment in an urban or regional municipality.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 6 or 8 years of relevant, progressive experience in development and policy planning.
• Fully competent in all aspects of the Planer I, II and III positions
• Supervisory experience in a related field is preferred. Public sector experience with a unionized environment is an asset.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Full membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and designation as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) are required.
• Additional relevant professional memberships, such as Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), Ontario Association of Landscape Architects or equivalent are assets.
• Affiliation with professional bodies relevant to specific work assignment is expected ie. Membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP).
• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning including cross-functional knowledge involving other disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of legislation governing the planning process in Ontario including the Provincial Policy Statement
• Superior written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing, present ideas and recommendations that involve complex and politically sensitive issues to management, decision-making bodies, committees, applicants and citizens while adhering to the intent of regulations and planning policy
• A dynamic, team-oriented individual with highly developed project and people management skills and an ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities.
• Sound, analytical, decision-making, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills.
• Highly functional in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, GIS and customized software associated with development applications review, report writing, etc.
• Responsible for implementing and complying with Brampton Corporate Occupational Health and Safety policies, Brampton specific safety policies, the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and the safety regulations applicable to the work activity.
• Supervises and advises staff on actual and/or potential workplace hazards for the development, implementation and monitoring of safe work procedures and practices and that appropriate training is available and required.
  **Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria
  Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
  As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.
  If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106372 by November 24, 2024, and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
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