PROJECT OFFICER DEVELOPMENT PF&R

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 49236
Job Category: Project Management
Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR PPSI Parks Planning & Strategic Init
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street and North York Civic Center, 5100 Yonge Street
Job Type & Duration: 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (36 months) vacancies
Salary: $102,155.00 - $138,815.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 09-Sep-2024 to 23-Sep-2024

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Landscape Architecture Unit, Park Design in the Parks Planning and Strategic Projects Branch, the Project Officer will take a lead role in the delivery of a range of strategic parkland initiatives, park master plans, design processes and other projects, with a focus on advancing divisional and City wide objectives related to excellence in park planning and design and enhancing the livability of Toronto’s neighbourhoods and communities.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or a related discipline, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience in delivering complex parks and recreation design projects, involving a high degree of landscape architecture or urban design expertise.
• Considerable project management experience requiring high level critical judgement and analytical thinking while coordinating or managing multiple and diverse projects involving a multi-disciplinary staff team.
• Extensive experience with public consultation principles, techniques and implementation of consultation programs, working as an effective liaison between stakeholders (e.g. elected officials, internal and external client groups).
• Extensive experience using design methodologies and processes, including report writing, data collection, analysis, mapping, graphics, presentations and use of appropriate computer applications, i.e. GIS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, databases and Abode Creative Suite or equivalent.
• Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policy requirements and master plans related to park and recreation planning and development, including the Planning Act, the Official Plan, the Development Review Process, the Parkland Strategy and Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan.
• Ability to understand, convey and use technical information in Parks, Forestry and Recreation planning processes and initiatives.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and presentation skills at all organizational levels; with excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing with elected officials, the media and the public.
• Ability to effectively represent the division, maintain internal and external relations and work with community and special interest groups, the general public, developers, public and private agencies, other City divisions and elected officials applying highly developed negotiation and consultation skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues in complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and other regulations/legislation that apply to the job duties.

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