Community Planner- Open until filled

LP3 Community Planner 3

Regular/full-time

Municipal Relations

Community Planning , Community Planning and Development

Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 41955

Salary(s):   LP3 $81,213.00 - $101,658.00 per year

Closing Date:   June 30, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Community Planning  Branch of the Department of Municipal and Northern Relations is looking for skilled and professional individual to fill Community Planner (LP3) positions located in Brandon.

The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.                                                                                                         

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's license or equivalent
• Must be able to travel throughout the Province as required
• Must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners

Qualifications:
Essentials: 

• Post-secondary degree in Urban, Rural or Regional Planning, preferably at the Master’s level. An equivalent combination of a directly related degree (e.g.: geography, landscape architecture) combined with planning work experience may be considered.
• Experience in land use planning, including review of development plans, zoning by-laws and subdivisions.
• Experience working on complex policy and planning initiatives.
• Proficient computer skills with a good understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its application to the field of planning.
• Effective verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to clearly articulate ideas to a wide range of audiences. 
• Strong problem solving skills including the ability to handle sensitive issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments and clients.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write various documents and reports at a professional level to present issues and recommendations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines with limited lead time.

Duties:
Under the direction of the Regional Manager, the Community Planner reviews development applications for completeness, accuracy, clarity and conformity to applicable development, secondary plans and zoning by laws.
Responsibilities include conducting site analysis and inventories for use in determining development opportunities and constraints, preparing detailed reports as well as using geographic information systems (GIS) to support the planning analysis. Assisting the Regional Manager in the administration of the responsibilities delegated under the Planning Act and the Municipal Act. Providing advisory services to provincial departments, the public, councils and municipal administration with respect to land use and sustainable development programs, projects, applications and interdepartmental initiatives. Providing ongoing planning services to municipalities and Planning Districts, governmental agencies, consultants, and the public regarding land use planning and sustainable development. Supporting the creation of development plans, interpreting and applying provincial legislation, polices and regulations, and acting as the lead contact on files representing government interests and requirements.

 

Apply to:

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

_