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City of Toronto PLANNER POLICY & RESEARCH in Toronto, Ontario
PLANNER POLICY & RESEARCH
Job ID: 52622
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, 1 Temporary (18 months)
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $54.85 - $60.11, Wage grade 15
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 13-Dec-2024 to 10-Jan-2025
Major Responsibilities:
The Planner, reporting to the Manager, Planning Research and Analytics and/or a Project Manager in Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, will undertake assignments involving preparation and review of planning and policy studies, urban research and quantitative and geospatial analysis, and implementing planning information solutions in the City Planning Division, including the following responsibilities:
Researches and drafts urban policy and planning reports and information bulletins, and makes recommendations to City Council and its Standing Committees.
Provides research support to community and policy planners undertaking reviews of development applications and significant planning studies.
Assesses, formulates and implements planning policy and/or programs.
Identifies emerging planning issues, assesses the required resources, and develops strategies to address them.
Researches current and projected needs for communities and makes recommendations for meeting those needs including implementation strategies.
Develops and implements project plans for work assignments, balances and delivers on a diverse and challenging work program and meets deadlines.
Conducts urban and regional planning research, compiling and analyzing data, including demographic analysis, geospatial analysis and field survey methods.
Develops and designs databases including the implementation of planning information applications and solutions which employ geographic information systems (GIS), relational databases, business intelligence solutions and associated tools to collect, store, model, analyze and convey information as thematic maps, statistical analyses and reports.
Maintains current knowledge of municipal research, GIS tools and techniques, and developments in planning information management.
Works independently, as a team member, and leads planning teams including assisting with the day-to-day coordination of staff and consultants.
Responds to information requests from Councillors, City Planning staff, other City Divisions, consultants and the public in a professional and timely manner.
Liaises with staff from City Planning and other City business units, citizens, community groups, individuals, property owners, planning professionals such as consultants, planners and solicitors and other stakeholders.
Represents the City Planning Division by making presentations to the general public, committees of City Council, stakeholders and agencies of local and/or senior governments. Advises the City Planning Division on existing and emerging planning policy matters, and provides policy leadership, cooperation and advice to the Division and to other business units in the Corporation.
Acts as an expert witness on behalf of Council before administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Post-secondary education in urban and regional planning, urban geography, public policy, geographic information systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
Considerable experience analyzing urban change, including the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of planning information such as land use, demographics, and urban economic analysis.
Considerable experience using research methodologies including quantitative analysis, descriptive statistics, geospatial analysis and field survey methods and the application ofsoftwareincluding ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Access, Oracle, SAS, Tableau and business applications AMANDA, IBMS, MS 365 and MS Project.
Considerable experience designing, organizing and delivering research projects in support of municipal policy analysis, urban planning studies and community planning functions with minimal direction.
Considerable experience in urban and regional planning assignments demanding critical judgment, analytical thinking and the balancing of stakeholder interests.
You must also have:
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
Knowledge and practical experience using appropriate research methods and ability to understand, interpret and explain complex data.
Demonstrated ability to work within and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain solid internal and external relationships. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively as an individual and in team settings.
Demonstrated ability to learn new computer skills and commitment to continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Ontario planning legislation, policies and issues including the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.
Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and other legislation and regulations that apply to the job duties.
Hybrid Work Program
The City of Toronto's Workplace Modernization Program is re-imagining how we work in our workplace. Its vision is to provide flexibility to our employees around how we work and where we work. It will also support a better work-life balance, improved job satisfaction and employee engagement. Improving the work experience is at the core of this program and everyone plays a significant role in its realization. We have introduced the Hybrid Work Program which supports amore modern and flexible way of working. The hybrid approach will allow us to keep the best of remote work while integrating the important aspects of in-person collaboration and team-work.
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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) .
