Intermediate Planner - Housing Development

Housing Development Planner (Intermediate Planner)

Human Services- Housing Development - Housing Services 

Status: Regular Full Time 

Salary Range: $89,469 to $111,834 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual)

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

**Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.
At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.**

Who we are: Housing Development​​​​​​​ - Builds affordable housing and emergency shelters on Region of Peel and Peel Housing Corporation sites from initial concept of building completion. Leads the implementation of the Peel Community Housing Development Program. Supports non-profit and private developers to create new affordable housing in Peel including the delivery of the Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program.

What you will do in this role:  

• Undertake complex research and development application review on assigned topics related to Peel Community Housing Development Program, and other housing-related programs and initiatives.
• Provide expert interpretation of planning legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on the development and implementation of programs related to housing development.
• Provide expert professional planning advice/opinions in areas of expertise to Housing Development Team staff including to other municipalities, conservation authorities, provincial ministries, regional departments and legal counsel.
• Monitor, identify, analyze and provide recommendations on planning trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare complex and specialized reports, documents, briefings and technical summaries for Housing Development Team staff, Council and standing committees
• Lead small, medium and large-scale planning projects, and develop cooperative, collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and local municipal staff.
• Act as a key representative of the Division on regional planning matters on internal and external working groups and committees, including chairing or leading assigned working groups.
• Develop and implement public consultation requirements to satisfy statutory requirements for planning approvals including organizing stakeholder and formal public consultation events and presentations on affordable housing development related planning matters.
• Respond to requests for information from other departments, agencies and the public.
• Support Regional planning representation at the Ontario Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and other tribunals, pre-hearings, inter-regional initiatives, and in provincial and federal initiatives where applicable.

What the role requires: 

• Masters or Honours degree in planning or a related field plus expert knowledge and further specialization in planning.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a planning position or related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Expert knowledge of the Regional Official Plan, Local Official Plans, Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan the Ontario Planning Act, as well as other Federal and Provincial legislation, policies and guidelines affecting land use planning, including Peel’s Housing Master Plan.
• Knowledge and understanding of Provincial, GTA, Regional, and local planning issues.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
  

Skills/Abilities: 

• Well-developed policy formulation, communications, analytical, problem-solving and computer skills are required.
• Ability to organize and lead inter-departmental and inter-agency working groups.
• Excellent organizational skills in leading projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent research, analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and mentoring to junior technical professionals to assist immediate supervisor with specific work direction and technical training for staff in the section.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

• Membership in OPPI/CIP is preferred.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan 
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan  
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.