Competition #21/61
Internal/External Posting
Closing date: May 4, 2021
Heritage Planner (Continuous)
Sustainable Planning & Community Development Department
POSITION FUNCTION
Initiate and administer a wide variety of urban design projects and policy development, including specialized heritage program areas.
KEY DUTIES
Assist senior staff with development of urban design and heritage programs; prepare policy proposals and development guidelines; prepare graphic information, both manual and computer-generated to support policy development and public engagement processes.
Conduct heritage-related research or special studies; provide heritage conservation policy support as part of local area planning and other initiatives; prepare and update development permit and heritage conservation area guidelines; review and maintain neighbourhood heritage inventories; support future visioning of priority areas and sites with urban design and heritage conservation considerations.
Represent the department at various meetings including neighbourhood and professional groups and Committees of Council to make presentations and provide guidance, recommendations and advice; consult with community groups, officials and the public on urban design and heritage matters; support charrette processes, visioning and other types of urban design-related public engagement events; respond to enquiries by providing information, advice, direction and interpretation of development permit area and heritage conservation area legislation, guidelines, procedures and requirements;. Makes recommendations on whether to pursue enforcement action against heritage property owners.
Process heritage-related development applications, including rezoning, heritage alteration permit, heritage designation and tax incentive program applications occasionally to provide back-up for the Senior Heritage Planner.
Direct the work of consultants as required.
Perform related duties where qualified.
INDEPENDENCE
Work is generated by Council priorities, operational plans and assigned by supervisor.
Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor, including issues such as major policy briefs, work program objectives and schedules.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort:
Normal.
Mental Effort:
Short periods of intense concentration while preparing reports and recommendations. (often)
Meet multiple deadlines. (often)
Deal with negative comments or complaints (occasional)
Visual/Auditory Effort:
Focus on detailed drawings and a variety of source data for short periods. (frequent)
Work Environment:
Office.
May be required to work irregular hours. (premium item)
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Organize and prioritize work.
Understand and apply the principles and methods of urban design, heritage planning and heritage conservation.
Working level operation of City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software.
Read and interpret technical information, architectural drawings and legislation.
Compose and present proposals and policies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
University undergraduate degree in urban planning, architecture or a related discipline. (4 years)
Eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Experience:
4 years of heritage conservation, architecture, urban design and/or urban planning experience
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER:
May be required to substitute in a more senior position.
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, (35-hour work week)
$50.06 per hour, Pay Grade 17
Job Code # 4396
This is a CUPE Local 50 Position
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