Employment Type: Contract, Part Time (up to 24 hours per week)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Location: Aurora, Ontario Hourly Rate: $41.38 to $51.73

Closing Deadline: May 1, 2024

The Town of Aurora is located in the heart of York Region and just 30 kilometers north of Toronto. Our vision is to become a progressive community with a small-Town charm and our mission is to deliver exceptional services that make people proud to call Aurora home. Our workforce is talented, diverse, and committed to fostering a culture that exemplifies teamwork, embraces innovation, and values diversity, equity, and inclusion to achieve mission excellence. It is important that our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. Come join us at the Town of Aurora, "You're in Good Company".

Position Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Town Solicitor, this position will be the primary contact for all planning and development law communications and manage planning and development files. The Law Clerk will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, administration, and resolution of planning and development matters including reviewing development agreements and registering same on title, reviewing draft plan conditions and related subdivision and condominium plans, attending to the co-ordination of related land registrations, and performing title and other searches.

Responsibilities

• Reviews planning and development applications, draft plan conditions, and related development agreements and confirms ownership and recommends conditions of approval relating to Legal Service requirements.
• Prepares and co-ordinates land-related documents for registration on title including development agreements, inhibiting orders, subdivision and condominium plans, transfers of property, easements, restrictive covenants, and government orders.
• Performs various searches including title, and corporate, as required.
• Participates as a member of the Electronic Municipal Users' Group ("EMUG") to provide and receive information, advice and ongoing improvements/suggestions for municipalities and particular unique issues related to electronic registration and municipal services and their delivery, and participates on other committees and task forces, as directed.
• Assists with various legal opinions and provides research of relevant case law and legislation in relation to same.
• Provides input into the development, revision and improvement of policies and procedures for ongoing implementation of electronic registrations, administrative procedures and forms related to legal services, records management and other related matters as required, and assists with the implementation of same and develops and maintains precedent manuals for legal documents including agreements.
• Responds to inquiries and requests for land title information in regard to planning and development matters and receives, investigates and resolves and follows up on complaints.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College diploma in a Law Clerk Program.
• Membership in the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Demonstrated 5 years of experience in planning, land development and real estate law fields, knowledge of the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, 2001 and related statutes, with a thorough knowledge of the legal industry, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Ability to prioritize work and to work under pressure to meet deadlines; flexibility and availability to work overtime as may be required.
• Ability to maintain a very high standard of professionalism and customer service and complete work with a high level of accuracy.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and land registry document applications (TeraView/Teranet) as well as the ability to communicate Departmental needs to IT staff on special technology projects, and, if required, assist in the related evaluation, design, administration, and training stages.
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment and maintain a high level of integrity.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of staff, the public, external solicitors, developers, other levels of government and agencies, etc.
• Must possess a Class G Drivers Licence, in good standing and have a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.

Successful applicants to this position will be required to provide a Police Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to the Town prior to their start date at the applicants' own cost.

The Town of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We are committed to recognizing and celebrating the diversity of opinion, talent and expertise that make each person unique. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicant information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment with the Town of Aurora. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division at 905-727-3123.

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