Planner III - Affordable Housing
Requisition ID: 20956
Department: Strategic Initiatives Dept.
Service: Housing Solutions, Real Estate & Inv Svc
Branch: Affordable Housing Development Branch
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $102 307,66 - $124 480,72 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services; Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 02/03/2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Affordable Housing Branch in the Strategic Initiatives Department is seeking a dynamic and innovative professional to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of funding and incentive programs that support the development of new affordable and supportive housing. This role is responsible for the effective development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of various municipal affordable and supportive housing programs, including Action Ottawa, the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, the Municipal Capital Facilities property tax incentive, and Bill 23 provincial incentives related to parkland and development charges. The position may also be involved in request for proposal (RFP) processes related to funding and the disposition of municipal land for affordable and supportive housing, as well as undertaking a comprehensive update of the Action Ottawa program guidelines.
The successful candidate will bring expertise and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in affordable housing and/or program design and implementation (specifically in incentive/funding and/or housing programs), and a strong understanding of affordable housing policy and funding programs across all levels of government. In addition, the candidate will bring experience and skills related to: inclusive communication and engagement; research and analysis; coordination of consultants; and preparation of reports and presentations for elected officials and senior staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year degree in urban and regional planning or a field related to planning or the unit’s area of expertise (such as landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, urban geography, engineering, environmental planning).
Minimum of 8 years of related and progressively responsible, professional experience in the unit’s area of expertise
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Applicable legislation, policies and processes for example: the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Protection Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act, the Conservation Authorities Act, the Heritage Act, the City’s Official Plan and Master Plans, Zoning By-Law, and related policies, the Development Approvals process, and environmental management systems.
- Global, national and local initiatives, agreements and agencies related to the unit’s area of expertise
- Municipal planning principles and practices
- Theories, concepts, methodologies, principles and/or practices relating to the unit’s area of expertise
- Public consultation practices
- Project management principles and practices
- Available computer technology and tools related to unit’s area of expertise.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Work effectively as a leader and team member within a multi-disciplinary and technical environment
- Monitor and synthesize information from a variety of sources to establish future directions, research and data collection needs, environmental trends, program elements and resources
- Understand technological tools available to assist in efficient and cost-effective program delivery
- Understand, initiate and conduct assignments with minimal supervision
- Negotiate with representatives from other departments and outside agencies to identify and achieve common objectives through joint initiatives and contributions
- Establish and deliver effective public consultation processes
- Communicate effectively and tactfully (in writing and orally) with elected officials, City staff, external agencies, private sector, members of the public and others
- Prepare and make effective and persuasive presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence others and work effectively with people representing a wide range of interests
- Commitment to service excellence
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Positive, inclusive approach to project development and implementation
- Ability to deal with multiple demands and shifting priorities
- Client focussed
- Results-oriented
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.