Responsibilities

As a Planner 1, you are responsible for managing the review of land use and development applications, and for assisting with and preparing planning policies.

• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on a wide range of development applications.
• Coordinate input from interdepartmental partners on policy development and planning applications.
• Prepare technical reports and present recommendations to the appropriate approving authorities.
• Collaborate, negotiate, and problem-solve effectively in a professional manner.
• Respond to inquiries, including interpreting and explaining planning policies and decisions to various internal and external customers.
• Participate in public engagement events regarding planning policy, development applications and guidelines. Assist in various projects and initiatives that implement the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) or other City policies and initiatives.