Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

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Are you an experienced land use planner with strong stakeholder and project management skills? The Central Municipal Services Office with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is looking for a Senior Planner to provide project leadership and expertise in researching and analyzing land use planning issues and make recommendations for the development, implementation, monitoring and review of provincial planning policy and planning approvals. 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 Knowledge You have: Knowledge of and experience in land use planning systems and 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) as necessary Organizational and Project Management Skills You 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 Skills You 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 Skills You 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 Skills You 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: Address: 1 Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 6 Category: Consulting and Planning Posted on: Monday, January 27, 2020 Note: E-MA-144023/20 Note: new closing date of February 18th

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