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Infrastructure and Regulation Planner
Planner will be responsible for project management and permit administration for infrastructure development approved under Environmental Assessments, master plans, site-specific infrastructure development proposals or rehabilitation proposals, and general development review throughout the CLOCA watershed.
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) is a community-based agency that works in partnership with watershed municipalities to protect the natural environment, including flooding and erosion hazards. CLOCA provides environmental services within the Region of Durham, from the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario - from Ajax/Pickering in the west to Clarington in the east. CLOCA encompasses a 627 sq. km mix of rural and rapidly growing urban landscapes.
To support the sustainable and safe development of the watershed, CLOCA is seeking an Infrastructure and Regulation Planner to work in our Planning and Regulation department. Reporting to the Director, the Infrastructure and Regulation Planner will be responsible for project management and permit administration for infrastructure development approved under Environmental Assessments, master plans, site-specific infrastructure development proposals or rehabilitation proposals, and general development review throughout the CLOCA watershed.
Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Planning
· Coordinates and leads CLOCA’s response to infrastructure proposals, Environmental Assessments and master plans throughout the watershed by comprehensively integrating CLOCA’s policy and regulatory interests through internal and external multi-disciplinary dialogue and review.
· Project manages site-specific infrastructure development/rehabilitation proposals throughout the watershed integrating CLOCA’s policy and regulatory interests through internal and external multi-disciplinary review including the administration of Part VI of the Conservation Authorities Act and specific Ontario Regulation 41/24 applications.
· Reviews and provides comments on Planning Act applications in relation to infrastructure projects and with respect to general development activity, as assigned by the Director.
· Attends meetings and liaises with consultants, developers, municipal staff, and members of the public.
· Represents CLOCA on working committees providing advice, information, and analysis.
· Provides information to the public and member municipalities on CLOCAs planning and regulation program and activities.
· Provides internal customer service to other departments of CLOCA.
· Provides external customer service to the public, including coverage to the planning counter as part of CLOCAs Planning and Regulation program.
· Develops strong working relationships with external clients and, in collaboration with the Director, pursues funding and service agreements with watershed municipalities in relation to Environmental Assessment and infrastructure planning.
· Administers CLOCAs Fee Schedules for Planning and Regulation Services in relation to assigned projects, identifies, and ensures timely payment, collaborates, and supports Corporate Services staff in associated invoicing and record keeping.
· Maintains accurate and complete records associated with assigned projects and files using CLOCAs Information Management System.
Regulation Planning
· Reviews, evaluates, coordinates, and responds to applications and information submitted in support of applications submitted under O. Reg. 41/24.
· Coordinates application review, liaises both internally with other departments and externally with development proponents, partner agencies (i.e. watershed municipalities, provincial ministries, and federal departments) to discuss issues and potential resolution.
· Arranges and conducts site inspections.
· Negotiates settlements pertaining to issues and conflicts.
· Prepares reports / hearings / presentations for the Authority Board.
· Processes permit applications, approves delegated permits, and issues permit documents.
· In collaboration with the Infrastructure Planner/Enforcement Officer and the Director, performs the Enforcement and Offence related functions under Part VII of the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 41/24:
· The issuance Violation Notices.
· Documents complaints and potential violations.
· Collects evidence, records notes, and logs photographs in support of the issuance of Violation Notices.
Other
· Performs all other duties within limits of CLOCA’s regulations, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications:
· University graduation in Land Use Planning or comparable undergraduate degree which would be compatible with the job qualifications.
· Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
· Excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge of planning principles, statutory requirements, provincial policies, and regulations.
· Knowledge of various computer software packages and applications.
· Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to apply safety policies, standards, and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS, First-Aid and CPR).
· Ability to adapt to a large variety of constantly changing events within the job.
· Ability to interpret maps, engineering drawings, air photos and use Geographic Information Systems.
· Ability to perform site investigations.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to meet multiple overlapping deadlines.
· A valid Class “G” Driver’s License maintained in good standing.
Wages and Benefits:
$70,660 - $85,970; 35 hours per week, benefits package; flexible/hybrid work arrangements available after successful completion of a probationary period.
Closing Date for Resumes:
April 26, 2024
Or send cover letter and resume to:
Please submit cover letter and resume to: cjones@cloca.com
If you do not have access to email, please submit cover letter and resume to:
Chris Jones, MCIP, RPP, Director, Planning and Regulation
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
100 Whiting Avenue, Oshawa, ON L1H 3T3
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Central Lake Ontario Conservation is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code. CLOCA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.