Job Title: Planner II - Research & Policy Support
Job Posting Number:Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Planning - Policy
Union: Non-Union
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: NU0407
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, Planning Policy/Deputy City Planner, this position will be responsible for the following:
- Research issues affecting growth and development in the Community and recommend land use policy to promote efficient and effective land use patterns; research and prepare reports with recommendations on assigned planning studies to the Planning Advisory Committee, Committees of Council and City Council;
- Facilitate public consultation, liaison and Community outreach; Research and prepare Official Plan amendments and special studies; conduct statistical analysis and prepare projections on demographics and land use requirements.
- Assist with the coordination of data bases on land use patterns, population and economic resources;
- Conduct studies on the physical, social, environmental and economic conditions in the Community;
- Review and provide recommendations on policy initiatives proposed by senior levels of government;
- Provide expert evidence at hearings of the Ontario Municipal Board and other tribunals;
- Provide advice to public agencies, Community/neighbourhood associations, the general public and internal service units of the Corporation with regard to the key responsibilities of the Planning Policy Section and answer public inquiries;
- Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporate Health & Safety Program; and
- Will perform other 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 of experience in planning or related field;
- Must 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;
- 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 Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment.
- Must have knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, related legislation and provincial policies, and the development review process;
- Must have excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; ability to make oral presentations; ability to develop and use graphic aids;
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite of products, graphic software and land based information systems; a proficiency in ArcGIS is desirable;
- Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Must have the ability to solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure;
- Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its Regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work.
Physical Demands:The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.
