Solid Waste Services Planner

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Support Services, the Solid Waste Services Planner is responsible for the planning, development, delivery and integration of a wide range of solid waste planning systems, programs and services designed to fulfill legislated responsibilities and to meet the present and future community needs.

The Solid Waste Services Planner is responsible for leading and participating in major planning initiatives, provision of advice, establishment of policy & facilitation of community consultation. Works directly to engage the community in a collaborative manner in delivering programs and services.

The Solid Waste Services Planner is expected to participate with the Supervisor of Support Services and/or Manager on more complex tasks and initiatives, and alone on less complex tasks and initiatives.

As the Solid Waste Services Planneryou will:

• Lead and participate in major planning initiatives and programs.

• Administer solid waste systems planning services.

• Work collaboratively with civic and public stakeholders as part of major planning initiatives and programs.

• Provide advice, information and recommendations to Council, Committees of Council, and others regarding legislation and by-law matters.

• Perform other duties consistent with the classification, as required.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Planning or Sciences plus 24 months prior related work experience.

• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication (verbal and written), facilitation and collaboration skills.

• Public presentation and formal report preparation skills.

• Experience with zoning by-laws, subdivision, and other development approval processes.

• Knowledge of economic development issues as related to sustainable development at the community and at the neighbourhood level.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated analytical ability.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to plan, organize, and execute many complex and varied tasks.

• Demonstrated familiarity with Corporate procurement policies and procedures is preferred.

• Develop familiarity with procurement process as pertains to acquiring consulting services.

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary planning and community development issues.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts including suppliers and contractors and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.

• Knowledge of OurWinnipeg, the City of Winnipeg Act and the Citys by-laws.

• Extensive knowledge of the current Solid Waste plans and by-laws.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Drivers License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a drivers notice in force document upon request.

Information :

• Company : City of Winnipeg
• Position : Solid Waste Services Planner
• Location : Winnipeg, MB
• Country : CA