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Job Description
Principal Planner
Public Works Development Services
Status: Contract Full-time (13 Months)
Salary Range: $103175- $128969.00per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Hiring Range: $103175.00 - $116072.00per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid*see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre DriveBrampton
Hours of work: 35 hours/week
What you will do in this role:
The Principal Planner provides the Development Services division with expertise to implement Regional requirements into local municipal planning applications through the review and comment on all forms of complex development including:
- Official Plan amendments
- Re-zonings
- Site plans
- Plans of subdivision and condominium
- Niagara Escarpment Development Permits and Plan amendments
- Parkway Belt amendments
- Resolve conflicts and identify appropriate implementation measures
- Consult with area municipalities developers consultants property owners legal counsel the public the province and other agencies
- Prepare and present written and oral reports/briefings and make recommendations and expert advice to Regional Council senior staff local municipal partners and agencies in addition to stakeholders
- Identify needs for process improvements protocol/procedural changes and policy changes
- Lead development of improvements in consultation with the Development Services Management Team
- Input and maintain data in the Regional development application tracking system.
- Conduct site inspections and undertake research as required
- Represent and defend the Regions development interests at the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) and other tribunals
- Negotiate and advocate as spokesperson at:
- Regional Council
- LPAT pre-hearings
- Inter-regional and intra-regional initiatives
- Chair and participate in internal and external committees with significant service delivery impact
- Provide direction and allocate work to Planners Junior Planners Administrative staff contract staff and student placements (summer and co-op)
What the role requires:
- Expert knowledge of planning legislation including the Provincial Policy Statement the Planning Act and local municipal planning framework
- Familiarity with federal acts and other legislation affecting Land Use Planning and other related planning legislation policies and guidelines
- Ability to act as expert witnesses at the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) and other tribunals
- Knowledge and understanding of Provincial GTA Regional and local municipal planning issues
- A Masters degree or a four year honors university degree in planning or a related field plus expert knowledge and further specialization within the planning field. Areas of specialization could include environmental management and ecosystem planning resource management policy planning social planning demographics economics statistical analysis systems design modeling database design Geographic Information Systems urban and rural policy and planning law
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a responsible planning position or related field
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
- Full Membership in OPPI/CIP
- Strong working knowledge of GIS and its applications to development review
- Well developed communications analytical problem solving and computer skills
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health Dental Vision benefit plan including psychological health effective start date
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
Work Mode & Job Location:In this role youll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means youll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre DriveBramptonworksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week depending on operational demands which can evolve over time.
Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.
Join usbe bold think big and help shape a better tomorrow.
The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be conducted virtually.
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At Peel Region we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning water & wastewater regional roads and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services visit opportunity matches your qualifications and experience please apply on-line.
About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.
Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.
Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact
Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
Required Experience:
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