Planner

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Municipal Services Office - North) is looking for a land use planner to implement Ontario's land use planning framework and work closely with Ontario municipalities. Please consider this exciting opportunity to bring your policy, technical, analytical and relationship-building skills to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing!

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• provide advisory and information services to municipalities in order to enhance municipal operational effectiveness and improve decision-making
• implement a wide range of ministry and provincial policies and programs
• analyze municipal documents including official plans, development applications, municipal and provincial planning issues
• assist in formulating policies and strategies and promote a variety of provincial initiatives related to land use planning
• liaise, coordinate and work closely with other ministries and agencies

Note: the successful candidate must be able to travel to areas not accessible by public transit.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• valid driver's licence to travel to remote locations not accessible by public transit

Knowledge of Land Use Planning and Policy Development

• You have knowledge of and experience in Ontario land use planning systems and the ability to interpret and apply related legislation and policies.
• You have knowledge of policy development and decision-making processes.

Research and Analytical Skills

• You have research skills to undertake complex studies, analyze complex planning related information and develop models related to a range of planning activities, such as environmental, land use and social planning issues.
• You have analytical skills to identify impacts, indicate solutions and make recommendations.

Communication and Negotiation Skills

• You have oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex information to advise and collaborate with ministries, municipal councils, officials and planning groups.
• You have well-developed decision-making, consultation, resolution and negotiation skills.

Leadership and Organizational Skills

• You have organization, leadership, and project management skills to participate in multi-disciplinary teams and projects.

Computer Proficiency

• You are proficient with word processing, data management and spreadsheet software applications to perform analysis and prepare reports.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 22, 2022 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.