Fort Erie is a diverse town located along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie and the banks of the Niagara River in the Niagara Region, Ontario, directly across the river from Buffalo, New York and is the site of Old Fort Erie. Fort Erie is one of Niagara’s fastest growing communities and has experienced a high level of residential and commercial growth in the past few years.

We’re recruiting people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile. Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we will help you reach it!

As the Junior Community Planner, you will support the Community Planning Division in its long-range planning and policy initiatives, special and capital project implementation, administration of various incentive and community programs, and Divisional liaison to Council-appointed Committees.

With a University Degree in Planning or related field, you will possess or have eligibility for membership with Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). You have one to two years of work experience in a planning or related field.

This non-union position has an annual salary range of $74,309 to $89,154, based on 37.50 hours weekly. We also offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Fort Erie…a welcoming, prosperous connected

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The deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 NOON local time on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted. Personal information is collected pursuant the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to determine eligibility for employment. The Town of Fort Erie is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available to candidates upon request.

Department: Planning and Development Services

Division: Community Planning

Reports to: Manager, Community Planning

Position Objective

This position will support the Community Planning Division in its long-range planning and policy initiatives, special and capital project implementation, administration of various incentive and community programs, and Divisional liaison to Council-appointed Committees.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the preparation of a wide range of land use policy planning initiatives, studies and special projects that protect the long-range interests of and advance the strategic objectives of the Town, relative to the Official Plan, neighbourhood and secondary plans, natural and cultural heritage, brownfield development, urban design and other strategic priorities as assigned.

2. Undertake research projects and best practice reviews in support of the Division’s various policy initiatives, special studies and capital projects.

3. Coordinate and administer the Town’s various Community Improvement Plan programs, working closely with applicants, various departments and external agencies as required to promote, inform, ensure compliance, and report.

Education & Experience

• University Degree in Planning or related field

• One to two years’ work experience in a planning or related field

• Membership or eligibility for membership with Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

Knowledge

• Applied, technical knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, applicable planning legislation and regulations, provincial and regional guidelines and policies, and local by-laws, including the Planning Act and Ontario Heritage Act.

• Applied, technical knowledge of MS Office, presentation software applications, ArcMap GIS/ESRI, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp Pro.

• Technical knowledge of public notification/consultation process

• Knowledge of local government

• Knowledge of routine office procedures, practices and equipment

• Knowledge of customer service

• Knowledge of project management

• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection

Skills & Ability

• Understand, interpret and remain appraised of changing legislative and regulatory requirements

• Conceptual thinking and creativity

• Concern for quality, accuracy and high standards

• Self-monitoring and motivated, shows initiative

• Sound decision-making skills

• Research and analytical skills

• Organizational skills

• Collaboration and networking skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening, presentation, public speaking)

• Accept direction and complete tasks as assigned with limited supervision

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

• Customer focus

• Time Management Skills

Supervision

N/A

Work Demands

• Public/committee meetings outside of regular work hours

• Makes specialized decisions

• Ingenuity or creativity applied on a routine basis

• Moderate direct supervision

• Requires considerable concentration and focus, sometimes of long duration

• Regular contacts across departments and outside the organization; conducts meetings in person with public and stakeholders; some contact with politicians

• Manage multiple and simultaneous time demands and deadlines

• Target completion dates range from one day to one year

• Occasional work with confidential information

• Evening and weekend meetings/events as necessary

• Site visits and meetings, as required

• Typical office environment

Position History

The position was approved in February 2022 and updated in May 2023.