Organization: Grand River Conservation
Authority
Job
Type:
Contract/Project/Temporary
Location: Cambridge, Ontario ON
Posting
Date: Apr
10, 2015
Deadline: Apr 27, 2015
Website: http://www.grandriver.ca
The Grand River Conservation
Authority (GRCA) has an international reputation for excellence in managing the
natural resources of the largest inland river system in southern Ontario.
Encompassing approximately 6,800 square kilometres, the Grand River watershed
has a population of almost one million people in 39 municipalities and two
First Nations. Designated as a Canadian Heritage River, the Grand River and its
major tributaries boast many outstanding human heritage features and excellent
recreational opportunities. The GRCA is committed to environmental protection
by delivering services that ensure the well-being of the environment and its
inhabitants.
General
Accountabilities
The Resource
Planning Technician is responsible to administer applications and communicate
policies under the Conservation Authorities Act through the Development,
Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses
Regulation (Ontario Regulation 150/06), and to coordinate responses stating the
Conservation Authority position regarding urban and regional planning matters,
inquiries and related administrative duties. This position reports to the
Supervisor of Planning.
Specific
Accountabilities
1. 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.
2. Provide background review and assist in developing a statement of the
Authority`s position and policies on Planning Applications (Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendments, severances, minor variances), Solicitor`s Enquiries
and other development proposals as required.
3. Conduct meetings within and outside the Authority and perform field
inspections.
4. Attend with Planners, multidisciplinary and/or multi-agency steering
committees, as well as attendance at Council Meetings and Open Houses, as
required.
5. Review, prepare or present reports relative to the functions mentioned
above.
6. Encourage communication and outreach activities that generate support within
the local communities for the health and enhancement of our watershed’s natural
resources.
7. Attend as a representative of the Authority on cases before the provincial
courts, as required.
Technical
Accountabilities
1. Degree or diploma
in Geography, Environmental Science, Planning or a related discipline or
equivalent work experience.
2. Minimum one year experience.
3. Experience in interpretation of earth processes, natural features and land
uses from an extensive variety of maps and technical or construction plans, use
of air photos and interpretation in the field. The use of scales and
mathematical calculations are required.
4. Knowledge and
experience in evaluation of construction plans and technical reports such as
Environmental Impact
Statements and ability to relate them to GRCA permit or Planning Act
applications.
5. A working knowledge of the Conservation Authorities Act and regulation and
other environmental legislation, planning statements and technical guidelines,
i.e., storm water management guidelines.
6. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal
skills.
7. Applicants must have a strong background and related job experience with the
Microsoft Office software suite, and use of digital mapping software.
8. A valid driver’s license.
The pay range for
this position is Job Level 5 $23.45 to $29.30 and hours of work are 35 per week
Term of Employment:
Approximately May to December 31, 2015
Approximate Start
Date:May 2015
To
Apply:
Please send a resume and covering letter to careers@grandriver.ca in MS Word or
PDF format and quote “Resource Planning Technician #275” in the subject line.
Deadline for
Applications: 4:00pm Monday April 27, 2015
We thank you for
your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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