Planning Technician - Jobs in Midhurst, ON

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PLANNING TECHNICIANSalaryRange: $48,945 - $61,187 per year1.0FTE PermanentThe SimcoeCounty District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the positionof Planning Technician. Reporting to the Manager of Planning, Enrolment andCommunity Use, the successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing development,collection, maintenance, and support of the board’s Geographic InformationSystem (GIS) and land use development tracking system used by the department. A key component of this position requirescoordinating, analyzing, and preparing various datasets (i.e., municipaldevelopment data, enrolment data etc.) for mapping to be used in presentations,notices, research projects and other public documents, as required. Thisposition will assist the department in the review of municipal planningapplications and documents and will respond to mapping, accommodation and otherschool board related inquiries from the public or other stakeholders. Knowledgeof relevant legislation, guidelines and other documents would be considered anasset. The successful candidate will promote a team environment to meetestablished standards for service delivery.Qualifications and Skills Required:

University Degree or College Diplomain Planning or a related field;

Demonstrated experience andproficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically with Esri’sArcGIS Desktop software including ArcMap Desktop, ArcGIS Online products andArcGIS Pro;

Knowledge of programming andscripting skills including HTML;

Up to six (6) months experienceis required, preferably in an education environment;

In depth knowledge of databasesoftware management and spatial industry resources;

Knowledge of and experiencewith land use and municipal planning processes considered an asset;

Pursuing or has acquiredongoing professional development associated with GIS software and programing;

Strong organization and communicationskills are required;

A valid driver’s license andreliable vehicle are required as this position may require travel;

Other duties as assigned.Thisis a full-time permanent position. The regular work year for this position is twelve(12) months of the year. The compensation range for this twelve (12) monthposition is $48,945 - $61,187 per year, depending on qualifications andexperience. The normal work week for this position is thirty-five (35) hours.Participationin the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,evenif currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.Qualifiedapplicants are invited to apply for this position through the Apply toEducation (ATE) web-site at www.applytoeducation.com. Applicants are required to submit a resumedetailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirmingcertifications; and written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12:00 p.m. (noon) on September23, 2022 . Cover letters may beaddressed to Andrew Keuken, Manager of Planning, Enrolment, and Community Use.Toview the posting on the ATE web-site, select “Search Jobs”, select “SupportApplicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the SimcoeCounty District School Board. To applyfor the posting:1. Sign into your ApplyToEducationSupport (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals)applicant account;2. Select Search Jobs from the JobPostings section;3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in theKeywords field;4. Click the [SEARCH] button at thebottom of the page;5. Select the position of interest andclick the [APPLY] button on the job description page.** Allfees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County DistrictSchool Board.**Application packages will no longer be acceptedin hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Should applicants requireassistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.The Simcoe CountyDistrict School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices that provideequal opportunities for all applicants to be successful. We are committed toupholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In support of ourStrategic Priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities,lived experiences and perspectives to assist the Board in reflecting thecommunity we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the OntarioHuman Rights Code to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable tocandidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.Applicants are to provide permission to contact twoprofessional references, including their current and most recent supervisor.New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submita Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior tobeginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatorytraining modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. Allapplicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only thosewho have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.September9, 2022 OA-45 ATE#: 3331765Quick Apply

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