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We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah- nish-in-ah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land.Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.We take our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity and Pride seriously and apply these standards to everything we do. We foster a working environment that reflects our community’s diversity and respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and encourages people from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, Persons with Disabilities and persons who identify as members *2SLGBTQ+ communities, to apply.
** Please note the rates of pay for this position are currently covered under a Market Adjustment**Reporting to the Manager, Policy Planning the Senior Planner shall research, prepare and present reports on land use policy matters to City Council and Committees of Council. Project manage and lead land use policy projects that have city-wide impacts affecting social, economic and environmental factors.Lead the preparation, research and analysis of special planning studies and secondary plans to guide the long-range physical growth of the City. Lead the formulation of policies that can be practically implemented within the Kingston context.Assist with consultant led project work. Prepare study outlines, arrange for expressions of interest and proposal calls, recommend consultant selection, act as the primary contact for the City, and oversee the completion of project deliverables, including the review and oversight of program budgets.Provide an advanced level of planning knowledge to assess all development applications submitted to the City for approval with an emphasis on major, complex applications and projects.Provide professional planning advice and clarification of processes to the public, agencies, and other stakeholders.Present planning recommendations and information to Committees of Council during statutory and non-statutory public meetings.Represent the City at Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings.Respond to planning initiatives undertaken by other jurisdictions and levels of government.Represent the department on various internal and external task forces.Perform other related duties as assigned.
4 year university degree in Planning, Geography or Urban Studies or equivalentMasters’ degree preferred5 years of recent and relevant experience in planning, preferably in a municipal setting.Full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).Relevant planning experience in an urban/rural municipality an asset.Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of planning principles, concepts, practices, methods, and applicable legislation.Must have excellent understanding of municipal government with a well-developed ability to interpret policies and regulations of the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement and other applicable municipal and provincial legislation.Must have an excellent understanding of the relationship between policy preparation and implementation requirements through the various processes of development approval through direct experience with development applications.Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally, often involving public presentations, and in writing to all levels of the organization, with elected officials, the media, and the public.Effective consulting, conflict resolution and negotiating skills when dealing with the community, developers, consultants, other city departments and public and private agencies.Experience providing expert testimony at the Ontario Land Tribunal or other similar tribunal.
Excellent analytical skills showing good judgment and sound problem-solving skills. Superior communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to prepare concise reports and policy documents pertaining to various complex planning matters.Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks with changing priorities, and work under the pressure of frequent deadlines.Effective interpersonal skills. Mediation/negotiation and conflict resolution skills an asset.Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check at candidates’ expense.Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s licence.
Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca.Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/CareersYour resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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