Competition Number: MAPA.24.25.1200

Posted Date: December 17, 2024

Closing Date: January 12, 2025

Employment Type: 1 Permanent 1 Temporary

Division: Local Governance and Land Use Planning

Department: Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

Position Group: NAPE- General Service

Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland

Salary: $37.94 – $42.46 per hour (CG-39), 35 hours per week

Benefits:  Onboarding

Position Details

Municipalities – Municipal and Provincial Affairs (gov.nl.ca).

Reporting to the Manager of Land Use Planning, this position will be responsible for reviewing Regional and Municipal planning documents to ensure consistency with provincial policy and law; coordinating provincial interests; researching and writing provincial land use policy statements; responding to requests regarding municipal planning areas; preparing technical reports; and researching current planning topics. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for responding to requests for interpretation of planning law, land use policy, government policy, as well as municipal plans and development regulations in writing, by email, telephone, and office visits. This position also provides training to councils and staff on municipal plan implementation along with other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Completion of degree in Land Use Planning (equivalencies will be considered)
• Registered or Eligible Member in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP)
• Experience in urban and rural planning

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of urban and rural planning
• Knowledge of provincial planning operations
• Knowledge of land use planning in Newfoundland and Labrador (asset)
• Proficiency with Google Earth
• Ability to effectively exchange information
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to manage time and tasks
• Relationship building

Conditions of Offer

 Proof of CIP membership status or eligibility

Conditions of Acceptance

Overnight travel (occasional)

Information for Applications

For more information about this opportunity, please call: Lori Evoy (709) 729-6528

Applicants may find additional information, and may apply online at: https://www.hiring.gov.nl.ca/job-details/30620