Community Planner
LP3 Planner 3
Regular/full-time 
Manitoba Municipal Government
Community Planning and Development, Community and Regional Planning
Beausejour MB, Selkirk MB, Steinbach MB
Advertisement Number: 29665
Salary(s):  LP3 $67,387.00 - $82,291.00 per year
Closing Date: January 26, 2015
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).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to .
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.
Underfill opportunities may be considered at the Planner 2 (LP2) level.

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
 
Conditions of Employment:
 
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's License
  • Ability to travel
     
Essential Qualifications:
 
  • Post-secondary degree in planning (i.e. rural planning, city planning, urban and regional planning), preferably at the Master's level or a combination of a related degree (e.g. geography) combined with planning work experience
  • Experience in land use planning, including the review of development plans, zoning by-laws, and processing of subdivision applications
  • Effective written communication skills; reports, briefing notes and memos are consistently at a high standard that demonstrate the ability to present complex planning issues and recommendations clearly and concisely
  • Well developed interpersonal skills that facilitate cooperative and effective working relationships with office colleagues, other departments and clients
  • Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy with the demonstrated ability to solve problems through negotiation, consultation, and collaboration
  • Effective verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to clearly articulate ideas
  • Well-developed organizational skills including the ability to work under pressure; where assignments are completed consistently with accuracy, thoroughness and on a timely basis
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with a good understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its application to the field of planning
  • Ability to work independently with minimal assistance with the ability to identify potential problems and recommend solutions
  • Awareness and understanding of current planning and development issues in Manitoba communities
 
Desired Qualifications:
 
  • Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
 
 
Duties:
The Community Planner is responsible to provide professional services in the areas of community and regional planning to support sound decision-making by municipalities, planning districts, and landowners. The Community Planner assists the Regional Manager in the administration of the responsibilities delegated under The Planning Act and the Municipal Act, and provides advisory services to provincial departments and the public with respect to land use and sustainable development programs, projects, applications and interdepartmental initiatives.
 
When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and body of your email.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 29665
300-305 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7
Phone:  204-945-3777
Fax: 204-948-2193
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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.
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