Planner 1

The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for two (2) permanent, full-time positions of Planner I positions in Planning and Development, Land Development & Subdivision Program division. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. The Planner I is knowledgeable in a broad range of planning matters, provides entry-level professional planning services, and undertakes or participates in a variety of assigned professional planning services or projects. The incumbent may support and participate in projects of studies in one or more areas of expertise such as Development Review, Community Planning, and Regional Planning. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs professional work and provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public regarding the administration of planning and development programs;

Acts as liaison between citizens, government agencies, developers and elected officials on planning matters as may be assigned;

Evaluates and processes development applications for compliance with land use by-law, subdivision by-law, development agreement requirements and heritage property regulations;

Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of variances, site plans, development agreements, land use by-law amendments and other planning applications;

Supports and may prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on planning proposals to Boards, Committees and Council;

Conducts field evaluations and assessments;

Investigates violations of planning regulations;

Acts as witness in legal proceedings as necessary;

Advises and makes recommendations on business unit policies and procedures related to land use planning and development programs or strategic corporate initiatives;