Website City of Vaughan
Company Bio
Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!
The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.
Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy Planning, the Environmental Planner I is responsible for providing environmental review of development applications and infrastructure projects and assesses. Interprets and determines conformity with current Federal, Provincial, Municipal and other regulatory agency legislation and policies.
Qualifications and Experience
• University degree in Planning, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Ecology, or a suitable equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of environmental planning experience. Environmental Planning experience in a municipal planning, environmental consulting and/or a related field is preferred.
• Eligibility for, or membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners/Ontario Professional Planners Institute and designated (or working towards) a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation.
• Ability to understand and interpret Ontario’s Provincial legislative planning regime including the Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, and Municipal Official Plans and any other applicable Plans, Acts, Statues or Laws.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, surveys, and materials submitted in support of applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, developers, elected officials.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Well-developed research skills, critical judgement, analytical thinking skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high volume, politically sensitive work environment.
• Knowledgeable with various information systems such as GIS; proficiency and application in utilizing computer equipment and related software applications.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in the City’s core competencies and relevant functional competencies
• A valid Ontario “G” Class driver’s license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for corporate use.
Employment Equity
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.
The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
To apply for this job please visit cityofvaughan.njoyn.com.