Assistant planner
City of Toronto’s City Planning division is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant planner. City of Toronto’s City Planning division is responsible for guiding the city’s growth and development. It oversees land use planning, zoning regulations, and urban design to create vibrant and livable communities. Through public engagement and policy development, it promotes sustainable development and equitable growth. Its commitment to urban planning excellence strengthens Toronto’s resilience and quality of life. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Toronto
Division: City Planning
Section: CP Strategic Initiatives Policy and Analysis
Position: Assistant planner
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $43.49 – $47.64 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full time
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Job Category: Policy, Planning and Research
Location: 55 John Street; Toronto, Ontario; M5V 3C6
Shift: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Job ID: 46608
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have 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: Candidates should have experience with municipal planning and public consultation
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience with planning assignments (studies, research, and/or policy) demanding critical judgment and analytical thinking
- The candidates should have experience preparing technical letters, reports, and notices for management, internal staff, elected officials, other agencies, and the public
- The candidates should demonstrate 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
- The candidates should hold membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to maintain strong internal and external relationships and to interact positively and professionally with the public
- The candidates should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team under time constraints and to meet deadlines and Familiarity with reading development plans and drawings
- The candidates should have 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)
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide planning support to the Manager, Project Managers, Senior Planners, and Planners, as well as related work program tasks
- The candidates should be able to collect, compile, and analyze data and information on demographic, economic, legal, social, cultural, and physical information relating to urban land use planning
- The candidates should be able to evaluate the impact of a range of planning applications and initiatives
- The candidates should be able to support the preparation and/or review of reports, studies, specialized research, and information
- The candidates should be able to support community engagement initiatives for various planning and policy studies
- The candidates should be able to design, coordinate, and implement surveys and planning studies, information bulletins, and manuals
- The candidates should be able to respond to requests for information from consultants, developers, staff from other agencies and governments, elected officials, and the public
- The candidates should be able to prepare maps, diagrams, charts, tables, and other presentation materials, using office productivity software and geospatial, statistical, and other computer applications
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!