Intermediate Planner, Heritage Services
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Heritage Planning, this position is responsible for the processing of applications under the Heritage Act, technical review of applications under the Planning Act and Ontario Building Code, and the review or preparation of special heritage planning studies, research projects, heritage conservation district plans and heritage designations, and assists in the general heritage planning administration of the department.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the review or completion of heritage planning projects, specialized land use studies and research activities associated with long-range planning and heritage conservation, both individually and as a member of a team of professional planners
Prepares recommendation reports for the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee and Council on cultural heritage matters and acts as staff liaison to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, other Committees, and Council
Detail oriented review of submissions including technical drawings with ability to confirm consistency with prior approvals and/or applicable policies
Provides heritage comments on various applications and permits and reviews heritage impact assessments and is a resource to other City staff, Committees and the public on cultural heritage resources.
Assist with general heritage planning administration and customer service including at the Heritage Resource Centre of City Hall
Assist in the administration of the City of Kingston Built Heritage grants
Represent professional recommendations at Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
Support community consultation and engagement.
Adhere to the City of Kingston's policies and code of conduct
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Competencies
4 year undergraduate degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies or similar with a specialty in Cultural Heritage.
Master's degree an asset
Three (3) years' experience in planning in a heritage context
Membership in or eligibility for full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
Must have excellent understanding of municipal government with a well-developed ability to interpret policies and regulations of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for Historic Places, the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement and other applicable municipal and provincial legislation.
Membership in the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) an asset
Familiarity with archaeological practice an asset.
Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Excellent oral and written communication skills with effective interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities and to present information and issues in a clear and concise manner
Must possess superior customer service skills
Public presentations, efficient briefing skills and ability to answer questions related to professional recommendations in layperson's terms
Ability to facilitate public engagement and host consultation events in person and online
Proficient skills in MS Office
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
Must possess and maintain a valid class "G" Ontario driver's licence and provide own vehicle.