Community Planner

LP3 Planner 3

Regular/full-time

Municipal Relations

Community and Regional Planning, Community Planning and Development

Steinbach MB

Advertisement Number: 32591

Salary(s):   LP3 $70,130.00 - $85,638.00 per year

Closing Date:   March 6, 2017

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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar term and regular full time positions throughout the province 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's License
• Ability to travel throughout the Province as required
• Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners 

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 related education combined with planning work experience.
• Experience in land use planning, including the review of development plans, zoning by-laws, and processing of subdivision applications.
• Strong decision making skills, including the ability to analyze information and make recommendations. 
• Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people, including handling sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong verbal communication skills to clearly articulate information and ideas.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply planning legislation, policies, and regulations. 
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Well developed organizational skills including the ability to work under pressure and consistently complete assignments on time, accurately, and thoroughly.
• Awareness and understanding of current planning and development issues in Manitoba communities.
• Ability to solve problems using negotiation, consultation, and collaboration, often in sensitive situations. 
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent software programs.

• Sound knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its application to the field of planning.

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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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