Resource Planner

The Resource Planner is responsible to communicate Provincial and Conservation Authority policies and to coordinate responses stating the Authority's position regarding environmental resources through: municipal planning matters including the Planning Act; applications under the Conservation Authorities Act through the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation; projects under the Environmental Assessment Act and applications under other legislation.

This position reports to the Supervisor of Planning.

Specific Accountabilities

• Review and provide a statement of the Authority's position and policies on all Planning Applications (Official Plans, Zoning By-laws, Subdivision and Condominium applications, Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-Law Amendments, consents, minor variances, site plans), Solicitor's Enquiries, Licence for Gravel Pits, Environmental Assessments, Municipal Drains and other development proposals. Conduct meetings within and outside of the Authority and perform field inspections related to these applications and inquiries.
• Review and provide a statement of the Authority's position and policies on applications pursuant to the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation, and the enforcement of this regulation.
• Meet municipal deadlines regarding Planning Act Applications and meet internal deadlines/standards for permit applications, title clearances, general requests, etc.
• Attend as the Authority representative multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency steering committees as well as attendance at Council Meetings and Open Houses.
• Review, prepare or present policy documents, position statements or reports relative to the functions mentioned above.
• Encourage communication and outreach activities that generate support within the local communities for the health and enhancement of our watershed's natural resources.
• Attend as the representative of the Authority appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board, Mining and Lands Commissioner or cases before the Provincial Courts.
• Coordination of internal staff review and comments related to applications under the Planning Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and other pieces of legislation.
• Conduct investigations, inspections, negotiations and enforcement of Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act"

Technical Accountabilities

• Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Planning or a related discipline or equivalent work experience. An Environmental Science degree with some planning coursework/experience is preferred.
• Minimum three years related work experience.
• Ability to interpret earth processes, natural features and land uses from an extensive variety of maps and plans, use of air photos and interpretation in the field. The use of scales and mathematical calculations are required. Must be able to read and comprehend technical reports such as Environmental Impact Statements, Stormwater Management Reports, Subwatershed Plans, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological studies, Biological Inventories and Fisheries reports and relate them to current Policies and objectives.
• A working knowledge of environmental legislation, planning statements and some technical guidelines, i.e., storm water management guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Applicants must have a strong background and related job experience with the Microsoft Office software suite, and use of digital mapping software.
• A valid driver's license.