Job Information
City of Toronto ASSISTANT PLANNER in Toronto, Ontario
ASSISTANT PLANNER
Job ID: 46608
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: City Planning, CP Strategic Initiatives Policy&Analysis
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 months) vacancies
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $43.49 - $47.64, TFS274, Wage Grade 11
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 04-23-2024 to 05-07-2024
Job Description
Assistant Planner (2 temporary one-year positions): will join the Official Plan & Legislation team working on the ongoing review and implementation of the City's Official Plan. To learn more about the team’s work, please visit: www.toronto.ca/ourplan .
Major Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis, the Assistant Planner will provide planning support to the Manager, Project Managers, Senior Planners and Planners as well as related work program tasks as follows:
Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information on demographic, economic, legal,
social, cultural and physical information relating to urban land use planning
Evaluates the impact of a range of planning applications and initiatives
Supports the preparation and/or review of reports, studies, specialized research and information
Supports community engagement initiatives for various planning and policy studies
Designs, coordinates, and implements surveys and planning studies, information bulletins and manuals
Responds to requests for information from consultants, developers, staff from other agencies and governments, elected officials and the public
Prepares maps, diagrams, charts, tables, and other presentation materials, using office productivity software and geospatial, statistical and other computer applications
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Post-secondary education in urban and regional planning, urban geography, urban design, or in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with municipal planning and public consultation.
Experience with planning assignments (studies, research and/or policy) demanding critical judgement and analytical thinking.
Experience preparing technical letters, reports and notices for management, internal staff, elected officials, other agencies, and the public.
Experience using research methodologies including quantitative analysis, descriptive statistics, and field survey methods in the collecting, analyzing and interpreting of planning information such as land use, demographic, economic and environmental data.
Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
You must also have:
Demonstrated ability to maintain strong internal and external relationships and to interact positively and professionally with the public
Ability to work independently and as part of a team under time constraints and to meet deadlines
Familiarity with reading development plans and drawings would be an asset.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Planning Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA).
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .