Junior Urban Planner

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CFHA manages 11 798 Residential units across 27 sites in Canada. Each of these sites needs to have urban planning interventions to optimize their sustainability, functionality and serves the families of CAF as well as possible. Participating in the creation of these urban planning interventions will be the main task of this job.

Work environment

TAKE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT MOVING TO THE CARLING CAMPUS AND WE CURRENTLY HAVE FREE PARKING.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet EACH of the ESSENTIAL qualifications listed under EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE criteria and any ASSET qualifications they possess by using the criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating HOW they meet the required education and experience. Please note that your cover letter may be used to evaluate your ability to communicate in writing."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a Bachelor degree from a recognized university with a specialization in Urban Planning, Regional Planning Development or Community Planning.

Degree equivalency

-Experience in the conceptual and detailed planning, design and review of site development plans.
-Experience in developing options analyses.
-Experience in developing or updating policies and guidelines relating to urban planning.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

-Knowledge of land use, urban planning and development principles and best practices.
-Knowledge of principles and practices of residential development and financial analysis
-Knowledge of the Federal, Provincial and municipal legislation and regulations and departmental policy impacting the development of federal real property.

-Ability to develop and propose solutions in the areas of housing strategies.
-Ability to analyze and provide advice on property and development strategies to senior management.
-Ability to provide professional direction, through both verbal and written communication to teams, managers, colleagues, consultants, clients and stakeholders.

-Effective interpersonal skills.
-Judgement.
-Flexibility.
-Initiative.
-Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

-Master's Degree in an Urban Planning related field

Degree equivalency

-Experience with municipal zoning and urban planning processes.
-Experience with the preparation of public consultation meetings and presentations.

-Willingness to travel.
-Willingness to work overtime during peak operational periods including summer months.

Conditions of employment

-Enhanced Reliability security clearance
-Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

OFFICE LOCATION:
Canadian Forces Housing Agency
2171 Thurston Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. If you meet them, please demonstrate in your application.

An interview may be administered. A written examination may be administered. Reference checks may be sought.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups:
members of visible minorities.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.