Senior Planner, Development
Town of Caledon•Caledon, ON
•CA$118,280 - CA$147,850•Hybrid
About The Position
Reporting directly to the Manager, Development & Design, this role is responsible for the processing and project management of a wide range of development applications. You will review and provide a professional planning opinion and recommendation on major, high-profile development applications, and act as a resource for staff, Council and the public regarding planning processes and policies. You will be responsible for reviewing and managing development applications, presenting reports, managing stakeholder engagement, and representing the Town in public meetings and tribunal hearings.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree in Planning, BES, or a closely related field
- Five (5) years of progressive land use planning experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Provincial Plans, and the Regional and Local Planning Policy Framework
- Superior communication and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide professional planning opinions
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
- Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required
Nice To Haves
- Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead complex development applications, including Official Plan Amendments, Secondary Plans, Zoning By-law Amendments, Subdivisions, Condominiums, and Site Plan applications
- Coordinate with applicants, agencies, and stakeholders; chair regular meetings; and conduct site inspections
- Provide professional planning opinions based on Provincial and municipal policy frameworks through reports and presentations
- Prepare draft plan conditions, by-laws, agreements, and peer review coordination
- Represent the Town at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings, preparing necessary documentation and providing expert witness testimony
- Mentor and support staff within the Planning Department
- Recommend and implement process improvements and policy updates
- Conduct site inspections and public consultation meetings as necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
