Description

PLANNING TECHNICIAN I

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic and dynamic individual to join the Engineering and Development Services Department as a Planning Technician.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Manager of Policy Planning, the Planning Technician is responsible for the completion of the technical review and analysis of Planning Act applications. This position will also provide technical support and assistance for other planning and municipal matters. This position will require extensive contact with the public, consultants, internal departments, and external agencies in the consideration of development proposals and planning applications.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Manager of Policy Planning, the duties of the Planning Technician are, but not limited to:

• Assist the public, consultants, and clients at the customer service counter, via phone, email, audio-video meetings with inquiries concerning zoning, general property information, Planning Act application processes and submissions, fees, and other planning matters, including the referrals to Planners.
• Advise building inspection staff with respect to zoning compliance of building permit applications and zoning by-law infractions.
• Undertake the review, preparation processing and circulation in accordance with the Planning Act for development applications including preparation of reports and by-laws.
• Administer and monitor the Zoning By-law in consultation with the Manager of Policy Planning and Planners.
• Assist Planners and the Manager of Policy Planning in the preparation and
  research of planning and municipal projects, including planning studies, policy development, and amendments to Official Plans and the Zoning By-law.
• Assist with Advisory Committees including preparation of agendas, minutes, reports, and research.
• Draft, design and prepare maps, schedules, charts, and other drawings and visual presentation materials.
• Perform Minimum Distance Separation calculations for the Building and Planning Divisions.
• Perform other related duties including special projects as assigned by the Manager or Director from time to time.

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS:

Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

• Graduate of a two (2) year Planning Technician College Course, or equivalent.
• Membership or eligible for membership to the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT);
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Planning Act including Community Planning Permits, zoning by-laws, and official plans. Knowledge of the Ontario Land Registry System.
• Working knowledge of GIS (GIS Certificate would be an asset).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, time management, problem solving and administrative skills.
• Superb computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite of products, preferably Microsoft Officer 365.
• Valid Class G Drivers Licence and the ability to provide a clean drivers’ abstract as there is the potential for field work/site visits

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in planning, preferably in a municipal environment

Asset (preferred) Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing ArcMap Pro and ArcGIS Online

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive market salary.
• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits.
• OMERS Pension Plan.
• Opportunity to enter in a hybrid work arrangement subject to applicable policies and approvals, following the successful completion of the probationary period.
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

Position Type: Permanent Full-time

Closing Date: June 2 2023

Department: Engineering and Development Services
File Number: SV23-54

Number of Positions: One (1)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm with additional hours as required

Employee Group: CUPE

Salary/Rate of Pay: $28.82- $33.77 per hour

How to Apply:

careers.belleville.ca

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.