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Planner I – Parks Planning
City of Markham
Markham, CAN
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About the Role
The City of Markham is seeking a Planner I for Parks Planning to provide parks planning and development advice during review of development applications. The role involves evaluating applications, conducting site inspections, and supporting park-related studies.
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Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team and promote good Parks and Open Space Planning and Development
- Evaluate applications submitted for Official Plan and Zoning By law amendment applications, site plans, draft plans of subdivision/condominium, consent, building permits, with respect to parkland and/or cash in lieu of parkland
- Conduct site inspections, independently or as part of a group
- Prepare Parks Planning comments for draft reports going to committee/Council
- Assist the senior manager, project manager, senior planners with Parks Planning and Development related studies and research
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers via email and telephone
Requirements
- Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture or related discipline, or equivalent qualification
- One to three years of related experience in Planning, Architecture or Urban Design fields
- Membership or eligibility for membership to the Canadian Institute of Planners or Ontario Association of Landscape Architects
- Knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, regulations and procedures, and urban and regional planning principles
- Strong design, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Good analytical and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite Products, GIS and Project Management applications
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License – Class ‘G’ or better and access to personal vehicle
- Willingness to attend site meetings at various locations during and after regular business hours
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Job Summary
- Reporting to the Project Manager, Parks Planning, you will be responsible for providing parks planning and development advice during the review and evaluation of development applications and proposals, including official plan amendment, re zoning, plan of subdivision / condominium, minor variance, s
- You will conduct site visits and inspections.
- Specifically this position will focus on the coordination of various City of Markham Park related studies and plans and support the Parks & Open Space Development team by undertaking research, data management, special studies, parkland acquisition analysis and other initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team and promote good Parks and Open Space Planning and Development.
- Evaluate applications submitted for Official Plan and Zoning By law amendment applications, site plans, draft plans of subdivision/ condominium, consent, building permits, with respect to parkland and/ or cash in lieu of parkland.
- Conduct site inspections, independently or as part of a group. Prepare Parks Planning comments for draft reports going to committee/ Council.
- Assist the senior manager, project manager, senior planners with Parks Planning and Development related studies and research.
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers via email and telephone.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture or related discipline, or equivalent qualification, combined with one to three years of related experience in the Planning, Architecture or Urban Design fields (Experience in planning & Landscape Architecture preferred)
- Membership or eligibility for membership to the Canadian Institute of Planners or Ontario Association of Landscape Architects
- Knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, regulations and procedures, and urban and regional planning principles.
- Strong design, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Good presentation skills considered an asset.
- Must have good analytical and organizational skills. Ability to set priorities, solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure. Good negotiation skills and ability to present ideas clearly to internal and external customers.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite Products, GIS and Project Management applications, some knowledge in Planning and Development Application Software, such as AMANDA, ePlan and preferably AutoCAD and Sketch up.
- Submission and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver’s License – Class ‘G’ or better and access to personal vehicle for business purposes. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory drivers abstract.
- Must be willing and available to attend site meetings at various locations throughout Markham and Region during and after regular business hours.
- Familiar with policies and principles relating to urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, built form, materials, natural and built environment and sustainable development practices.
Core Behaviours
- Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.
Core Values
- Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high quality efficient and customer centric service that exceeds expectations.
- Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
- People Focused: putting people first.
- Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
- Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.
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