Job Title: Planner II - Research & Design Support
Job Posting Number:Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Friday, August 14, at 8:30 a.m. to Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Planning - Urban Design
Union: Non-Union
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: NU413
Grade/Class: NU11
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $97,627.88 - $118,668.06 annually
Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours
Shift Work Required: No
Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of Urban Design/Deputy City Planner, this position will be required to:
- Provide direct assistance to the Site Plan Control Officer in the review and processing of site plan control applications.
- Assisting developers with meeting all Site Plan approval conditions.
- Provide design input/comments to the Site Plan Control Officer that relate to the functional and aesthetic design of proposed developments.
- Conduct liaison with other departments, agencies and government personnel.
- Provide information on issues that affect the optimal functioning and physical appearance of the Community.
- Prepare reports to Council and Committees related to the implementation of the City's Official Plan as it applies to planning application approvals.
- Conduct research and special studies that assists in the preparation of design concepts for and/or design review of private sector development proposals and selected municipal capital projects.
- Research and provide technical assistance in developing, presenting, and implementing urban design guidelines and Community improvement plans.
- Respond to public inquiries and requests for planning information.
- Provide expert evidence on planning matters before the Ontario Municipal Board and other tribunals.
- Represent the Planning Department on internal and external committees, as required.
- Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation's Health and Safety Program.
- Will perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:- Must have a University Degree in Planning or related field or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of four (4) years experience in planning or related field;
- Must have knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, related legislation and provincial policies, and the development review process;
- Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment;
- Must have excellent organizational, negotiation and interpersonal skills;
- Must have the ability to solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure;
- Must have excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; ability to make oral presentations; ability to develop and use graphic aids;
- Must be proficient with the Microsoft Suite of products and in CAD software.
- Experience in GIS systems and Adobe InDesign and other graphic software packages is considered an asset;
- Candidate is to be a full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) or must be able to attain full membership within three (3) years of accepting the position;
- Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with work.
Physical Demands:The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.
