Housing Development Planner
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
Defined Benefit Pension Program- With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
Employer of Choice- Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
Benefits and Wellness- Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
Inclusive and Diverse Workforce- Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Reviews and analyzes new affordable housing development proposals for conformity with governing policy and legislation.
- Coordinates consultants/design-builders on development applications.
- Draft documents coordinate circulation and collaboration with staff for the issuance of relevant procurement/tender instruments (ex. RFP RFQ RFPQ etc.)
- Oversees the rezoning application to a municipality to permit new development of an affordable housing building.
- Maintains working knowledge and keeps up to date on policies governing land use planning and housing to help inform project directions.
- Keeps up to date on general construction principles and costs to help inform project budgets and project feasibility.
- Monitors analyses and summarizes the implications of programs legislation initiatives and policies developed by other levels of government and community-based organizations as it relates to the provision of affordable housing development services in the Region.
- Provides technical support to strategic planning initiatives as directed.
- Monitors project milestones and timelines and assessment of budget impacts.
- Monitors the Regional allocation of capital funds for new affordable housing projects.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in urban planning or related discipline.
- Membership or able to successfully obtain membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (C.I.P. or Professional Equivalent within six months of hire.
- Minimum two (2) years experience in the planning field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of real estate development
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
The Regional Municipality of York stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, geography, economic development and population. York Region provides residents and bu ... View more
