Who you are

You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You want the work you do to make a difference. You like a team environment where everyone has an opportunity tocontribute to achieve a shared goal, no matter their background or level of education and experience. You like problem solving, expanding your horizons and making even the smallest positive impact for your community and the planet.

Why work for us

At the GRCA, we don’t just talk about work-life balance, we promote and encourage it. We offer flexible work hours, one day a week working from home, wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program. Our team feels a connection to their work, each other and the community we serve, and when you’re “at the office”, you won’t feel like you’re “at the office.” Our Administration Centre is located in a tucked away, natural oasis next to the Shade’s Mills reservoir, where a walk or lunch at the picnic tables provides the opportunity to be immersed in nature.

We offer staff development plans and open doors to help advance your career. And our employees benefit from being part of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), with 100% matching contributions from GRCA.

Overview of the opportunity

We have an opening. The Resource Planner is responsible to communicate Provincial and Conservation Authority policies and to coordinate responses, stating the Authority's position focusing on natural hazards, on municipal planning matters including applications under the Planning Act; applications under the Conservation Authorities Act through Ontario Regulation 41/24 (Prohibited Activities,



Exemptions and Permits Regulation); projects under the Environmental Assessment Act and applications under other legislation. This position reports to the Supervisor of Planning and Regulations.

What you’ll do:

- Review and provide a statement of the Authority's position and policies on all Planning

Applications (Official Plans, Zoning By-laws, Subdivision and Condominium applications, Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-Law Amendments, consents, minor variances, site plans),Solicitor's Enquiries, Licence for Gravel Pits, Environmental Assessments, Municipal Drains and other development proposals. Conduct meetings within and outside of the Authority and perform field inspections related to these applications and inquiries.

- Review and provide a statement of the Authority's position and policies on applications

pursuant to Ontario Regulation 41/24 (Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits Regulation) and the enforcement of this regulation.

- permit applications and internal service delivery standards for title clearances, general requests, etc.

Attend as the Authority representative multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency steering

committees as well as attendance at Council Meetings and Open Houses.

- Review, prepare or present policy documents, position statements or reports relative to

the functions mentioned above.





- Encourage communication and outreach activities that generate support within the local

communities for the health and enhancement of our watershed's natural resources.

- Attend as the representative of the Authority appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal or

cases before the Provincial Courts.

- Conduct investigations, inspections, negotiations and enforcement of Section 28 of the

Conservation Authorities Act.

Education

- Degree in Planning, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

Experience

- Minimum three years related work experience.

- Ability to interpret earth processes, natural features and land uses from an extensive

variety of maps and plans, use of air photos and interpretation in the field. Must be able to read and comprehend technical reports such as Environmental Impact Studies, Stormwater Management Reports, Subwatershed Plans, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Studies, and relate them to current policies and objectives.

- A working knowledge of environmental legislation, planning policy and natural

hazard technical guidelines.

- Current member of Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) or Registered

Skilled Planner designation or eligibility for this membership or designation is considered an asset.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Applicants must have a strong background and related job experience with the

Microsoft Office software suite, and use of digital mapping software.

- A valid driver's license.

Professional Judgement

Demonstrated ability in the area of critical thinking, analysis and asses

📌 Resource Planner (Cambridge)
🏢 Grand River Conservation Authority
📍 Cambridge