Act as a key municipal resource person for current and long-term planning activities; provide key administrative support in dealing with the City’s real Estate Portfolio; provide key support and direction to the Energy Committee and the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Corporate Energy and Demand Management Plan; provide overall coordination of requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); manage the implementation of the City’s Community Improvement Plan; and provide support for the ongoing development of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS).
Duties:
- Assist the Manager of Planning with day-to-day activities (building permit review, zoning confirmations, minor zoning by-law amendment, Committee of Adjustment support, etc.)
- Provide key administrative support in dealing with the City’s Real Estate Portfolio (i.e. land sales, leases and agreements);
- Compile key research, statistics and background materials in support of Corporate and Departmental policy/legislation and special project development and management;
- Provide support to the City’s Committee of Adjustment;
- Work with the City’s Municipal Advisory Accessibility Committee in identifying and removing barriers and ensuring the City is in compliance with the AODA.
- Ensure that the City meets the requirements under the Green Energy Act;
- Assist with ongoing support of the GIS program;
- Review, evaluate and recommend approval of various Community Improvement Plan grant and incentive programs;
- Other duties as assigned.
- University Graduate with specialization in areas related to planning, economic development, community development, public administration, political science, or a related field;
- A minimum of four (4) years prior work experience in the economic/community development or planning field and preferably at the municipal or other government levels;
- Knowledge and experience in working with Official Plans and Zoning By-law documents as well as the consent and minor variance approval processes;
- Familiarity with leases, appraisals, inventories, land sales and other property related matters;
- Familiarity with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and associated Accessibility Standards as well as the Green Energy Act and related regulations;
- Strong organization, public relations, and project management skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Power Point and (GIS),
- Current and clear Criminal Background Check
- Membership in the Ontario Professional Planner’s Institute and the Economic Developer’s Association of Canada would be an asset; and
- Fluency in both official languages (French and English) is a definite asset.
In accordance with the Non-Union Salary Grid. Position is also currently under review.
City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Blvd East
Timmins, Ontario
Canada P4N 1B3
Submit your application and details of your qualifications to the Human Resources Office by the closing date of April 25, 2014. BY MAIL: 220 Algonquin Blvd. East Timmins, ON P4N 1B3 HAND DELIVERY: 236 Algonquin Blvd. East, 2nd Floor Timmins, ON P4N 1B2 VIA FAX: 705-360-2685 VIA EMAIL: human_resources@timmins.ca www.timmins.ca Phone: 705-360-2628 "Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.” "Although we may have your application on file, you must re-apply for this specific competition.” "Pour de l’information en français, veuillez appeler le 360-2600, poste 2312.” WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
