Intermediate Planner (Policy Planning)

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Policy Planning, this position is responsible for the preparation of special planning studies, research projects, secondary plans, and assists in the general planning administration.

To qualify, you'll need...

4 year degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, or equivalent

Masters’ degree preferred

3 years’ recent related experience in planning, preferably in a municipal setting

Candidate membership or full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)

Must have excellent understanding of municipal government with a well-developed ability to interpret policies and regulations of the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement and other applicable municipal and provincial legislation

Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork

Excellent oral and written communication skills with effective interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities and to present information and issues in a clear and concise manner

Must possess superior customer service skills

Proficient skills in MS Office

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” Ontario driver’s license