Infrastructure Planning

Infrastructure Planning Coordinator is Responsible for:

  • Coordinating SON reviews of environmental assessments for projects that require consultation – main point of contact.
  • Liaising with proponents, Crown agencies, Conservation Authorities, etc. to ensure fulfillment of duty to consult on proposed development projects.
  • Managing finances, budgets, and legal agreements for consultation files.
  • Providing technical expertise and concise file updates to SON Joint Council.
  • Developing and implementing consultation protocols under the direction of SON Joint Council.
  • Analyzing new requests for consultation on potential impacts to the SON Aboriginal and Treaty rights and environmental features in the Territory.
  • Scoping duty to consult and potential impacts on SON Aboriginal and Treaty rights and the environment.
  • Scheduling and overseeing SON archaeological and environmental monitors as necessary.
  • Acting as main point of contact for infrastructure developments in the Traditional Territory.
  • Main point of contact for various other files, ex. Parks Canada, Provincial Parks.
  • Attending workshops, conferences, and professional development sessions to build on ecological, legislative, and technical knowledge.
  • Assessing proposed changes to legislation (ex. species at risk, conservation/environmental policies, Aggregate Resources Act, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Natural Resources Canada) and providing comments as necessary.
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