Senior Planner

Passionate about making a difference in Ontario's communities? Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform decisions that will impact the quality of life of Ontarians for generations to come? Do you want to be part of implementing the province's land use policy directions and creating communities with increased access to places for all Ontarians to live, work and play?

Consider this exciting Senior Planner opportunity with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to implement provincial land-use planning policies and programs to promote strong communities and to make recommendations for the development, implementation, monitoring and review of provincial planning policy and planning approvals.

As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work on interesting projects, address challenging planning issues, and collaborate with municipalities and other stakeholders. Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism while striving to create a better future for the people we serve.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of shaping the future of Ontario, we invite you to take the leap and join our team at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Find us here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ONMunicipalAndHousing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontario-ministry-of-municipal-affairs-and-housing/

What we offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive health plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• Comprehensive resources to support mental health and wellness
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role
• Convenient downtown locations close to a range of services, amenities and transit

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?You will:
• serve as a project lead from preliminary implementation planning through impact analysis and effective project tracking
• establish effective and collaborative working relationships with municipalities and other stakeholders
• provide planning advice, guidance and feedback on community planning and governance matters
• review and coordinate analyses of municipal planning documents for provincial land use interests
• lead and coordinate negotiations/mediations for the resolution of contentious planning and policy issues
• represent the ministry at conferences, seminars, inter and intra-ministerial committees, tribunals and other agencies

How do I qualify?Technical knowledgeYou have:
• knowledge of and experience in land use planning systems and processes, including municipal zoning by-laws and zoning by-law amendment processes
• the ability to interpret and apply related planning legislation, regulations, policies and programs (e.g. Planning Act)
• knowledge of planning theories, principles, practices and standards and can testify as an expert in land-use planning matters before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) as necessary

Organizational and project management skillsYou have:
• leadership and organizational skills to lead multiple projects and manage multi-disciplinary teams
• experience with assigning/coordinating tasks to achieve project objectives, monitoring progress and reporting results

Consultation, negotiation and relationship management skillsYou have:
• consultation and relationship management skills to work effectively and establish credibility with contacts at all levels including other ministries and external stakeholders
• the ability to build consensus, negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts

Communication skillsYou have:
• written and oral communication skills to effectively document and communicate complex information and recommendations to senior management, staff, other ministries and municipal planners
• the ability to produce reports, briefing material and presentations
• consultation, advisory and facilitation skills to work with ministries and external stakeholders to develop and implement planning policy and related programs

Research and analytical skillsYou can:
• evaluate strategies, identify issues, provide advice and make recommendations on planning issues
• research, analyze findings and issues, identify impacts, develop options, and make recommendations
• organize and undertake complex studies/analysis of planning issues and develop models and plans related to a range of planning activities
• assess/evaluate the implications and impact of proposed policy changes and identify policy gaps and issues
• identify and prioritize issues, and monitor financial performance/productivity

Additional Information:

Note:

• T-MA-220786/24(4)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

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