Development Planner

at  City of Thorold

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

4 year Honours post –secondary degree in Planning or related field; graduate level Master’s degree in
Planning is preferred
Minimum three to four (3-4) years of progressive experience
Two (2) years of municipal planning experience is preferred
Experience with various GIS applications is an asset
Provisional membership or with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian
Institute of Planners (CIP) will be considered, however future full membership will be a requirement of an
employment contract.
Applied, technical knowledge of applicable/related legislation/regulations, guidelines, policies and local by-
laws;
Applied, technical knowledge of development application processes;
Applied, technical knowledge of computer hardware/software, including office software;
Technical knowledge of tribunal/court rules of procedure;
Knowledge of routine office procedures, practices and equipment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Required to work under the direction of the Manager of Development Planning. Work performed in a typical
office environment. Frequent work/meetings beyond traditional work day. Occasional travel to meetings,
training, and site inspections is expected. Attendance at Council meetings, Committee of Adjustment and other
meetings as required. The above statement reflects the principal functions and duties as required for proper
evaluation of the job. Other related duties can only be considered part of the job if they directly relate to the
primary function contained herein. A detailed job description can be found at www.thorold.ca
Location: Thorold City Hall/Development Services Headquarters
Rate of pay: $88,073.00 - $100,436.00 annually (inclusive of a market premium)
Position Type: Full-time, permanent position
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed resume and cover letter to the Human Resources
department, via hr@thorold.ca no later than Thursday November 7, 2024. Please indicate the position you are
applying to in the email subject line. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the
City accommodates the individual needs of all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection
and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process,
please inform staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes

Provides excellent customer service by responding to daily inquires related to development applications
and general land use planning matters
Reviews and prepares the timely processing of planning applications by liaising with other departments and
external approving agencies
Provides professional opinion and recommendations to the public, department staff, external
approval/commenting agencies, and Members of Council on matters related to development planning
Drafts, prepares and maintains Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and schedules
Reviews and assists staff in preparation of Planning application circulation, notices, agendas, letters for
complete applications and Notices of Passage as required by legislation for planning applications
Reviews, prepares and presents planning recommendation reports on Committee of Adjustment minor
variance and consent applications
Performs the role of acting Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment / Property Standards
Committee in the absence of the Secretary-Treasurer
Acts as staff liaison for various Committees and sub-committees of Council
Review drawing submissions for zoning approval prior to building permit submission
Prepares and issues Letters of Compliance/ Zoning Confirmation Letters
Maintains planning files, both paper and electronic
Prepares for and presents at Council and public meetings as required
Assists by-law enforcement on matters related to zoning compliance
Evaluates and comments on Heritage designations, patio permits and various licensing applications
Reviews/prepares planning reports for Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) development permit
applications
Performs site Inspections and maintains field notes
Researches best practices and completes jurisdictional scans on emerging planning issues and trends
Prepares for and attends Ontario Land Tribunal hearings as required