Assistant Development Planner

JOB TITLE: Assistant Development Planner

DEPARTMENT: Planning Building & Growth Management

POSTING NUMBER: 106591

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: 7

SALARY RANGE: 1^ST STEP: $ 74146.80per annum

2^ND STEP: $ 78005.20 per annum

JOB RATE: $ 82136.60per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: June 16 2025

CLOSING DATE: June 27 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the Manager Development Services to respond to inquiries made to the Department about development planning proposals and other planning matters; to undertake required work on Committee of Adjustment site plan and part lot control applications and on minor rezoning and official plan amendment applications.

• Respond to general inquiries and provide prompt customer service.
• Review process and formulate a planning opinion on Committee of Adjustment site plan and part lot control applications and on minor rezoning and official plan amendment applications.
• Process applications to include: circulating for comment to departments and agencies; coordinating and analyzing comments; conducting research; attending and conducting site visits preparing reports and recommendations; attending and making presentations at Development Review Team Planning and 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 site plan and rezoning agreements.
• Liaise with City departments and agencies and the public on planning proposals and planning matters.
• Attend and provide professional planning evidence at Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on assigned planning proposals and projects.
• Assist in maintaining data on status of development applications.
• 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.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• High School graduation plus an additional program of over two (2) and up to three (3) years in Geography Planning or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Over one (1) year up to and including two (2) years of experience in land use planning.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and/or the Ontario Professional Planning Institute (OPPI) as asset.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation with the Ontario Professional Planning Institute (OPPI) as asset.
• A valid non-probationary Ontario class G drivers licence an asset.
• 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.

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Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.

As part of the corporations 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 #106591 by June 27 2025and 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.

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