Temporary Senior Planner, Development Review (up to 18 months)

MUNICIP. OF CLARINGTON • Clarington, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for an existing vacancy, to temporarily replace a Maternity leave. Reporting to the Manager of Development Review, the Temporary Senior Planner, Development Review will be responsible for facilitating development applications in an efficient and timely manner, carrying out complex planning assignments with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• A University degree in Urban and Regional Planning or an honours degree in a related program.
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressive planning experience at the municipal level.
• A designation as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) at the discretion of the department.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Plans, and municipal development processes.
• Excellent understanding of good urban design principles to evaluate proposals.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex or detailed information in a manner that is understandable to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills for highly complex projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a senior member of a team.
• Excellent project management skills including timely delivery of results.
• Sound knowledge of planning principles and practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
• Demonstrated experience at Appeal Tribunals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Legally able to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in various types of software used in Planning including GIS, Development Tracking Systems, Adobe Acrobat/InDesign, or various databases is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Applying advanced expertise to process complex development applications and negotiate conditions of approval.
• Preparing and presenting reports to Council on a wide variety of municipal planning matters.
• Managing projects and conducting comprehensive planning studies, including research, analysis, and policy formulation.
• Facilitating public consultation and responding to inquiries.
• Making presentations to Council, public information centres and to resident groups as required.
• Mentoring and expert resource for junior planning staff.
• Leading in the establishment of new standards, processes and customer service initiatives including utilization of the AMANDA system to maintain all development application processes and procedures of development review processes.
• Representing the Municipality and the Department in a variety of settings with the province, other municipalities, agencies, developers, citizen groups, residents, and other Departments.
• Helping to facilitate major economic development projects with Economic Development staff.
• Providing expert testimony before Appeal Tribunals.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Salary: $98,046 - $113,972 - Code 15 of the 2026 CUPE Inside Collective Agreement
• Hours of work: 35 hours per week
• This position is currently eligible for a flexible work arrangement option. Further details on this program will be discussed through the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior