Reports to the Associate Director of Land Use Planning and Captial Projects
Represent clients in the provision of professional planning services to members of the Public
Conduct research and analysis required to provide professional advice and recommendations relating to land development long range planning and policy development that ensures the quality of life in Haldimand County is sustained or improved
Ensure compliance with relative Provincial Legislation and Municipal bylaws policies and processes related to the services and advice provided
Undertake the evaluation of major development initiatives or proposals ensuring compliance with Municipal and Provincial policies and regulations utilizing professional judgement and planning principles
Interpret government agency regulations and ensure compliance with same in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between Municipalities and the Province
Maintain and foster corporate goals by ensuring public access to and participation in the planning process
Chair & coordinating meetings to review planning development and policy proposals
Attend meetings to provide and receive information relative to development proposals when and as required
Negotiate solutions whenever possible between government agencies or the public in matters of competing interest
Review and evaluate development submissions and reports provide professional planning opinions or recommendations to senior staff and Council.
Prepare and present reports relating to planning proposals and issues and make recommendations (which may include conditions of approval) to clients
Prepare and administer development agreements on behalf of the clients ensuring compliance with municipal policies and procedure
Prepare Official Plan Amendments and land use bylaws such as zoning holding interim control part lot control temporary use and site plan for consideration and approval by municipalities
Project manage various major and complex projects and programs including issuespecific and general policy initiatives
In terms of specific projects responsible for managing peer reviews; preparation of terms of reference documents; assisting in retention of consultants; and other aspects of study orproject to be undertaken
Research and prepare reports or assist in the preparation of longrange planning studies related to planning and development issues as well as economic development issues
Assist in developing and implementing community engagement strategies
Develop and maintain public awareness for the various land use policies always being receptive and responsive to public feedback including representing clients at public gatherings
Prepare and give expert planning testimony at Local Planning Tribunal (LPAT) hearings individually or in consultation with the County Solicitor
Assist solicitor in preparation to cross examine witness(es) at LPAT hearing(s) when and if required
Provide advice and information to client staff including Building Inspectors and Bylaw Enforcement Officers
Implement internal processes to efficiently manage work flow and provide good quality customer service
Undertake tasks orwork assignments as directed by the Manager
Must be a team player with a commitment to quality customer service
Supervise the acquisition of all types of property requirementsand the implementation of a Property Acquisition strategy
Manage and support the review of property requirements to ensure conformity with scope policy and applicable legal principles of land ownership and transactions
Oversee project design drawings to ensure the Property Acquisition strategy aligns with the design and scope
Collaborate with design and engineering in identifying property requirements and related challenges and risks. Propose mitigation strategies and mentor team members on the same
Examine and finalize reports presentations letters and draft agreementsprepared by staff
Prepare financial models and analyses of project property cost estimates and feasibility
Draft and organize the development and updating of propertyrelated sections and schedules to Project Agreements (PA)
Create and implement project monitoring frameworks
Guide staff in their responses to RFIs Change Requests and other client and contractor inquiries
Advise and support negotiations and negotiators
Interface with clients the development industry and contractors to assess and support the integration of TransitOriented Communities or Developments (TOC or TOD)
Working Conditions
Officebased or Hybrid
Requirements
Experience:
10 years of direct land use or policy planning experience in Ontario
Education:
Bachelors degree in real estate Planning Business Administration Engineering or a related discipline
Masters degree or University Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or four years or equivalent (Planning or related field) or equivalent
Licenses OR Certifications:
Member in good standing of Canadian Institute of Planners (C.I.P. and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in the Province of Ontario
Holding certifications or membership in a relevant professional association industry board or event such as OPPI relevant provincial/country equivalent
Skills and Competencies:
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation regulations policies and procedures
Proven organization analytical and time management skills
Proven project development & management skills
Proven ability to work independently or as a team member
Valid Ontario Drivers license Class G and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required
The incumbent must possess intermediate and advanced computer skills to ensure their proven ability to use desktop or specific software packages (excel word PowerPoint GIS software Bluebeam etc) on their own or combine information from different software packages to get the desired result
Solid understanding of the software to enable the incumbent to know the best tool to do the job efficiently
Knowledge to utilize software to develop quality reports professional looking presentations publications or to develop complex spreadsheets for analysis or presentation of data (including use of formulae)
Extensive knowledge of and experience with the entire Property Acquisition process
Strong understanding of the expropriation process
Extensive infrastructure experience
Expert grasp of real estate and property and development
Proficient in development projects including heritage planning policies and approvals required
Ability to work within multidisciplinary technical teams to resolve issues
A sound understanding of construction methods
Experience leading the Property Acquisition strategy on highcomplexity project elements
Great people skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
Keen eye for detail and adept problemsolving abilities
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