Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingDivision:City:Thunder BayPosition(s) language:Job term:1 PermanentJob code:12106 - Community Planner 4$1,485.01 - $1,871.11 Per week* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.If you are a planner looking to support community land use planning, consider taking on this new challenge as a Planner with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In this role, you will review municipal official plans and provide detailed analysis of land division proposals, including in unincorporated areas. You will provide leadership and advice to municipalities to enhance municipal operational effectiveness and improve decision-making to support a wide range of ministry/provincial policies and programs.About the jobIn this position, you will:lead the review and analysis of complex land division proposals (e.G., consents and plans of subdivision), official plans, and official plan amendments, make recommendations, and prepare decision recommendations consistent with provincial land use planning policy and legislationidentify problems/concerns with existing programs or legislation and recommend changes or improvements in program structure/deliveryprepare, present, lead and participate in meetings, seminars, workshops and educational sessions on northern land use planning mattersengage with northern land use planning stakeholdersMandatory requirementsYou require a valid Ontario Class driver's license to drive to municipal meetings, seminars, conferencesYou must possess oral/written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.Technical knowledge and experienceYou have:land use planning experience with demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario planning system, related legislation, policies, and Ontario government priorities, policy development and decision-making processesleadership,



organization and project management skills to participate in and/or lead multidisciplinary teams and multiple projectsResearch and analytical skillsYou can:perform detailed analysis and work associated with the processing of consents and plans of subdivision in the unincorporated area (territory without municipal governance)evaluate strategies, identify issues, provide advice and make recommendations on planning issuesresearch, analyze findings and issues, identify impacts, develop options, and make recommendationsorganize and undertake complex studies/analysis of planning issues and develop models and plans related to a range of planning activitiesassess/evaluate the implications and impact of proposed policy changes and identify policy gaps and issuesidentify and prioritize issues, and monitor financial performance/productivityCommunication and interpersonal skillsYou have:experience performing analyses and preparing reports using word processing, data management and spreadsheet softwaredemonstrated written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate complex information to Senior Management, and the Ministercollaborative skills to work with other ministries, municipal councils, Indigenous communities and officials, planning groupsYou can represent the Ministry as an expert witness at various boards, Ontario Land Tribunal hearings, etcLeadership and organizational skills:You have organization, leadership, and project management skills to participate in multi-disciplinary teams and projectsResearch and analytical skillsYou can:evaluate strategies, identify issues, provide advice and make recommendations on planning issuesresearch, analyze findings and issues, identify impacts, develop options, and make recommendationsorganize and undertake complex studies/analysis of planning issues and develop models and plans related to a range of planning activitiesassess/evaluate the implications and impact of proposed policy changes and identify policy gaps and issuesidentify and prioritize issues, and monitor financial performance/productivityHow we support diversity,



inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyWhat we offerThe Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:a career that can grow across ministries and job functionsflexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsmany employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groupsThis role comes with the option to participate in a comprehensive compensation and perks package that includes:a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)group health, dental, life and disability benefitsan Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling servicesLanguage requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

📌 Planner - Bilingual (English/French) (Alton)
🏢 Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs
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