city planner – Dawson
Job Description
Posted on August 12, 2024 by Employer details The City of Dawson
Job details
- Location 1336 Front Street box 308Dawson, YTY0B 1G0
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 76,764 to 92,118 annually (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- or equivalent experience
- Land use planning and management/development
- City/urban, community and regional planning
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help – Green job – Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Office
- Rural area
- On-site customer service
- Municipal government
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Compile and analyze data on factors affecting land use
- Recommend plans for zoning, subdivisions, transportation, public utilities, community facilities, parks, agricultural and other land uses
- Supervise and co-ordinate work of urban planning technicians and technologists
- Confer with appropriate authorities and interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans
- Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings
- Review and evaluate proposals for land use and development plans and prepare recommendations
- Process application for land development permits
- Administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
- Formulate long-range objectives and policies relative to future land use and the protection of the environment
- Conduct research
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver’s License
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- ArcGIS
- SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
- MS Office
Planning specialization
- Community or neighbourhood
- First Nations
- Heritage
- Regional
- Urban design
- Water resource management
- Long range planning
- Residential
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Proof of the requested certifications
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
