Senior Planner - Land Use

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Municipal government
• Municipal institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compile and analyze data on factors affecting land use
• Supervise and co-ordinate work of urban planning technicians and technologists
• Confer with appropriate authorities and interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans
• Prepare and recommend land development concepts and plans for zoning, subdivisions, transportation, public utilities, community facilities, parks, agricultural and other land uses
• Prepare plans for environmental protection
• Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings
• Review and evaluate proposals for land use and development plans and prepare recommendations
• Process application for land development permits
• Administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
• Formulate long-range objectives and policies relative to future land use and the protection of the environment
• Urban planning
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License
• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners

Experience and specialization

Type of related experience

• Urban or regional planning

Type of experience

• Load planning

Technical experience

• Interpretation/guiding

Planning specialization

• Community or neighbourhood
• Regional
• Urban design
• Public participation and conflict resolution
• Residential

Area of specialization

• Land planning and development

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available