Careers - City of Burlington

Description

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Location

This position is temporarily working remotely due to COVID-19 for an undetermined period. Once our offices re-open you will be based out of City Hall located at 426 Brant Street, Burlington, ON. This position may be eligible for a Hybrid working arrangement. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the daily supervision of the development review section of the Planning Department responsible for the processing of development applications, rezoning and subdivision applications, including official plan amendments, and for reviewing and making recommendations on planning initiatives of senior levels of government, with emphasis on major, complex applications and projects.  Works as a member of the Community Planning team to achieve the City’s land use and growth objectives.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator of Development Review will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day supervision of the development review section, including assigning work, motivating, training, development and carrying out performance evaluations of staff.
• Assist staff with the more challenging inspections and with problem solving.
• Assesses all pertinent information in official plan amendments and planning/development application and prepares reports and recommendations for the consideration of Committee and Council and, carries out on-going consultation with applicants, and undertakes public consultation as required including statutory public notification.
• Participates on and leads Department and Corporate teams in the review of issues and establishment of positions and strategies on matters of department and corporate interest and represents the Department or City on external project teams and committees.
• Undertakes, co-ordinates or reviews studies, research projects and data analysis relating to land use, environmental assessments, delegated approvals, secondary plans, feasibility and market studies, demographics and other statistical analysis related to land use policy issues, including agency circulation, public consultation and monitoring of status, and where necessary, prepares reports and recommendations for the consideration of Committee and Council.
• Makes presentations on planning matters at neighbourhood meetings, open houses and meetings of standing committees of Council as required.
• Provide regular feedback to management as deemed required.  Regularly updates Manager on all development applications.
• Manages the activities of consultants carrying out work related to planning studies.
• Provides planning advice and responds to inquiries from the public, development industry, various levels of government, media, staff, applicants and elected officials with respect to planning and development issues.
• Appears before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals, when required, to give expert evidence on the City’s behalf as it relates to planning matters.
• Responsible for processing applications for rezoning, plans of subdivision and site specific official plan amendments including applicant pre-consultation, agency circulation, public consultation, monitoring of status, managing time billing, and the inputting of application data into the property information system with emphasis on major or complex applications.
• Works cohesively with the other Planning Co-ordinators to ensure seamless coordination and implementation of a one window approach to development service.
• May be required to act/represent the Manager when requested/required.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a four (4) year University Degree in Planning or related field, and membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or equivalent. A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional planning work experience at the municipal level, including two (2) years spent in a supervisory capacity. The candidate must possess strong strategic skills, will be customer focused and is able to foster an environment of communication and collaboration. This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities. 

A thorough knowledge of Development Review, Ontario Planning Act, related regulations and procedures is essential. Proven leadership ability to lead and empower a team of planning professionals is required along with the ability to collaborate with government, industry, community, City Council and corporate partners, make sound recommendations and navigate competing priorities and agendas successfully. Significant project management experience is required as are effective communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer services.

Additional Information

All City of Burlington staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy. To learn more about the policy, please click on the following link: <https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/career-opportunities.asp>

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

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