Job Information
City of Toronto PLANNING CONSULTANT in Toronto, Ontario
PLANNING CONSULTANT
Job ID: 48018
Job Category: Audit, Compliance & Inspections
Division & Section: Toronto Building, Customer Experience Toronto Building
Work Location: Various, see below
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancies
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $53.98 - $59.17, TF0235, Wage Grade 17
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 19-Jun-2024 to 4-Jul-2024
Location Information: Vacancies are anticipated at various locations across the City of Toronto, including:
North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street
Etobicoke Civic Centre, 2 Civic Centre Court
Major Responsibilities:
Provides direction to staff and coordinates activities e.g. scheduling, attendance, daily financial reconciliations.
Makes decisions and recommendations e.g. approves eligibility for all planning and development related applications.
Provides advice, guidance and opinion to staff, agencies, Councillors, members of the development industry and the general public on a range of land use planning and development related matters.
Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable legislation, by-laws, policies and procedures.
Co-ordinates research and analysis to develop service options for interested parties.
Provides verbal and written communications to all inquiries and complaints.
Participates in dispute resolution processes.
Advocates on behalf of customers and assists in problem resolution.
Liaises with internal divisions, other levels of government and community stakeholders.
Responds to enquiries from the public, City divisions, consultants and development industry on planning policies and procedures.
Provides information on the Official Plan designations and related policies and Zoning By-law amendments.
Liaises with the Planning Division regarding planning assignments.
Communicates with other sections, divisions, agencies.
Provides advice and guidance on the preparation of planning submissions and reviews the submissions for completeness of information.
Participates in cross-training in other disciplines within Customer Service.
Works with other staff to support system applications.
Provides zoning information.
Reviews permit application drawings for compliance with zoning by-laws for issuing a building and/or plumbing permit for residential and commercial construction proposals.
Provides direction to Customer Service staff and trains new staff. Must be familiar with and comply with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities, or capable of obtaining familiarity of same.
Represents the Division at various committees and meetings.
Provides planning advice to City staff, agencies, councillors, industry and the public on a wide range of planning and development related matters.
Responds to inquiries and co-ordinates requests for access to records in accordance with MFIPPA.
Prepares various reports, documents, audio/visual presentations and materials.
Makes site visits occasionally, as requested
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Post-Secondary degree or diploma in planning or related professional discipline and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable experience in reviewing, and providing guidance on planning and development related projects and matters.
Experience providing work direction, training, and guidance in a customer service environment.
Experience working with development proposals and processes.
Experience in interpreting and applying requirements of Applicable Laws, Zoning By-Laws and the Ontario Building Code Act and its regulations related to the Building Industry.
You must also have:
Ability to review and provide advice and guidance on planning and development related projects with minimal direction, while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests
Well-developed written and oral communication and presentation skills
Ability to develop and maintain solid internal and external relationships
Ability to use critical judgement and strong analytical thinking
Ability to manage client expectations
Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces
Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces
NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .