Description
Planning Technician
CUPE 1328 OCT
Vision
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto.
At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.
The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking (two) 2 full-time Planning Technicians within the Planning and Development Services department.
All interested applicants are welcome to apply, we are an inclusive employer.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a permanent position. The work schedule for the position is 12 months.
Key Accountabilities
Reporting to and under the direction of respective Supervisor, Municipal Planning or Supervisor, Assessment/Demographer the Planning Technician will:
- Maintain and update the SFIS database, enter data and produce reports and analyses for review by superordinate
- Review development related documents circulated by the City of Toronto and draft comments for review
- Perform research and analysis on a wide variety of Planning and Facilities related matters using internal and external data sources
- Respond to requests for information, originating both internally and externally
- Compile and organize existing data and other materials on request
- Maintain and manage digital databases
- Perform in-depth Excel analyses using advanced Excel skills such as Pivot tables, V- look up, conditional statements, Cross Tabulations, etc.
- Create, maintain, and update other departmental databases as assigned
- Prepare and edit maps for presentation purposes and reports
- Enhance Board databases by conducting data layer editing/maintenance
- Assist superordinates with spatial analysis using GIS from various internal and external data sources
- Other related duties as assigned or required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) year College Diploma in Urban or Community Planning, Geography, or equivalent
- Minimum two (2) years related experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of GIS principles, methods, and procedures with emphasis on spatial analyses
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite, including MS Excel, and ArcGIS software
- Working knowledge of spatial databases and data models
- Thorough knowledge of municipal planning approvals process
- Demonstrated research and data management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently or with others as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
This is a Grade 6 CUPE Local 1328 union position with a biweekly salary range of $2,379.34- $2,647.84.
We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire continuous improvement so that we can better serve our students, communities, and employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.
The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than Monday, April 21, 2025 via Apply To Education.
We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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