JOB TITLE:  Planner I, Development

DEPARTMENT:  Planning, Building & Growth Management

POSTING NUMBER:  106547

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:  35 hour workweek

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall

SALARY GRADE:  11

SALARY RANGE:           1^ST STEP:        $89,507.60 per annum

                                       2^ND STEP:         $94,221.40 per annum

                                       JOB RATE:        $99,153.60 per annum

JOB TYPE:  Union

POSTING DATE:  April 09, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  April 23, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the Principal Planner/Supervisor, to undertake required work on planning proposals and projects within a community planning context; liaise with other departments and agencies; effectively communicate proposals, projects to the public.

• Review, process, and formulate a planning opinion on planning proposals and projects within a community planning context (proposals and projects to include, official plan and zoning amendment applications, site plan applications, variance and consent applications, part lot control applications, plan of condominium applications, plan of subdivision applications and other projects as assigned)
• Process planning proposals and projects to consist of: circulating for comment to departments and agencies; co-ordinating and analyzing comments; conducting research; attending and conducting site visits, preparing reports and recommendations; attending and making presentations at Development Review Team, Planning Development Committee, Site Plan Committee, the Committee of Adjustment and Corporate Teams; preparing implementation documents (by-laws, official plan amendments, conditions of draft plan approval); providing comments on subdivision, rezoning, condominium and site plan agreements, and on community information maps
• Liaise with City departments and agencies and the public on planning proposals and planning matters
• Respond to general inquiries and provide effective customer service
• Attend and provide professional planning evidence at Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearings on assigned planning proposals and projects
• Maintain up-to-date land use planning knowledge through attendance at seminars and courses and through required reading
• Provide guidance to technical service and administration staff on assigned planning proposals and projects.

 SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of three (3) to four (4) years in Land Use Planning, Environmental Planning, or equivalent.

 EXPERIENCE:

• Over two (2) years, up to and including four (4) years experience in land use planning (capable to be responsible for projects such as official plan and zoning amendments, sites plan approvals, variances and consents, and other relevant planning projects)

 OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Valid G driver’s licence
• Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organization and time management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

 **Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

#LI-Hybrid

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.  Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.  

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106547 by April 23, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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