Job Summary

This position provides intermediate level professional land use planning and development services to internal and external clients to support the development of long range projects, plans and policies, interpret policies, implement directives and recommendations, and support program administration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares, and responds to, development proposals involving concept plans and detailed subdivision designs for industrial, commercial and residential land.  Prepares, and responds to, development proposals involving various land use planning matters, including Zoning Bylaw amendments, rezoning applications, subdivision applications, discretionary use applications, new business applications.
• Communicates and negotiates with applicants, property owners, consultants and the public regarding land use policy and development issues.
• Conducts special studies and special projects related to land use policy, business development and land development, including data collection and analysis.
• Provides professional and technical support to the Director, Section Manager and/or Senior Planners.
• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to committees, as required
• Maintains expertise related to current and anticipated trends in land use planning.
• Coordinates the work of, and trains, other staff, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Degree in planning or a directly related field.
• Possession of Full Membership standing in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute (SPPI).
• Three years’ related professional planning experience.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, standards and practices related to urban planning and land development.
• Considerable knowledge of related municipal Bylaws, Provincial legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete numerous complex tasks within established time frames.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff, clients and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate the work of others.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of a computer and standard business software such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

Evening work is involved.