Working closely with and reporting to the Manager of Planning, the Planner will be responsible for the processing of planning applications under the Planning Act. The Planner is also responsible for providing planning advice and opinions to the Manager of Planning, Committee of Adjustment, Committee of the Whole, Administration, Council, and members of the public in connection with all aspects of planning and development within the Town.

Major Responsibilities

• Pre-consult with applicants, conduct site inspections as required, research and prepare planning reports, and liaise with other municipal departments through the Technical Advisory Committee in order to appropriately process the following applications under the Planning Act:
• Site Plans
• Consents
• Minor Variances
• Amendments to Zoning By-laws
• Official Plan Amendments
• Part Lot Control
• With direction from the Manager of Planning, lead municipal responsibilities related to the Committee of Adjustment, including, but not limited to:
• Attending all meetings of the COA and provide a professionalpresentation of each application to the COA.
• Acting as Secretary-Treasurer as set out in the Planning Act, and in collaboration with Planning Office Support, prepare public notices, COA Agendas, decisions sheets, notice of decisions and minutes
• Reviewing and managing all conditions and reference plans and stamp all title deeds. Provide information to GIS on lot line changes.
• Staying current on legislation affecting the COA and provide information and reports to the COA regarding changes to legislation affecting the COA.
• Work with the Manager of Planning to:
• Process applications to be presented at Council and Committee meetings
• Prepare sound planning reports and professionally present applications and reports to Council for discussion and decision as required.
• Create zoning by-law amendments, official plan amendments, development agreements, and other planning documents.
• Edit and maintain all Planning Department applications and reference material, including but not limited to: planning application forms, planning process forms, development manual, population and municipal profile information, GIS database.
• Prepare documentation for presentation at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings.
• Lead municipal responsibilities related to Heritage, including:
• Assist in the maintenance of an inventory of heritage sites and natural features and promote the same in planning documents as appropriate with direction from the Manager of Planning and the Deputy Clerk
• Act as Secretary to the Heritage Committee, including preparing public notices, Agendas, and minutes
• Act as a resource to the Committee to facilitate collaboration with municipal planning, building, and other shared corporate interests and priorities
• Assist the Director, Community and Development Services and Manager of Planning on special projects related to planning, including Main Street revitalization, façade improvement plans, and community improvement plans and other policy initiatives.
• Process and administer property standards complaints and provide the Committee of Adjustment and Appeals with support by preparation of the agenda, notices, reports and any other assigned task.
• In consultation with Engineering and Infrastructure Services, plan and coordinate the development of municipal trails, CWAT trails, and other Active Transportation initiatives.
• Act as a resource and attend meetings of Statutory, Standing or Ad Hoc Committees related to Heritage, active transportation and economic development, as required.
• Provide a professional planning response to inquiries or otherwise communicate with the public, developers, local government or other agencies regarding issues related to planning.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum University degree in Land-Use Planning, Urban Geography, or related field.
• Registered Professional Planner and member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Ontario Professional Planning Institute. Or, if not a member, the successful applicant will actively work towards obtaining a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation with the Ontario Professional Planning Institute (OPPI) within 3 years of joining the Town.
• Two years’ municipal experience in municipal planning, or related municipal experience.
• Experience in preparing and delivering planning evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings, having effective organizational, written and oral communication skills will be an asset.
• Working knowledge of the Planning Act and other related legislation.
• Sound knowledge of computer and software applications required to perform planning duties. Working knowledge of GIS an asset.

Working Conditions
Work within an office environment with office hours being 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week). Will be required to attend Committee and Council meetings during the day and evening hours as required.

• Pre-consult with applicants, conduct site inspections as required, research and prepare planning reports, and liaise with other municipal departments through the Technical Advisory Committee in order to appropriately process the following applications under the Planning Act:
• Site Plans
• Consents
• Minor Variances
• Amendments to Zoning By-laws
• Official Plan Amendments
• Part Lot Control
• With direction from the Manager of Planning, lead municipal responsibilities related to the Committee of Adjustment, including, but not limited to:
• Attending all meetings of the COA and provide a professionalpresentation of each application to the COA.
• Acting as Secretary-Treasurer as set out in the Planning Act, and in collaboration with Planning Office Support, prepare public notices, COA Agendas, decisions sheets, notice of decisions and minutes
• Reviewing and managing all conditions and reference plans and stamp all title deeds. Provide information to GIS on lot line changes.
• Staying current on legislation affecting the COA and provide information and reports to the COA regarding changes to legislation affecting the COA.
• Work with the Manager of Planning to:
• Process applications to be presented at Council and Committee meetings
• Prepare sound planning reports and professionally present applications and reports to Council for discussion and decision as required.
• Create zoning by-law amendments, official plan amendments, development agreements, and other planning documents.
• Edit and maintain all Planning Department applications and reference material, including but not limited to: planning application forms, planning process forms, development manual, population and municipal profile information, GIS database.
• Prepare documentation for presentation at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings.
• Lead municipal responsibilities related to Heritage, including:
• Assist in the maintenance of an inventory of heritage sites and natural features and promote the same in planning documents as appropriate with direction from the Manager of Planning and the Deputy Clerk
• Act as Secretary to the Heritage Committee, including preparing public notices, Agendas, and minutes
• Act as a resource to the Committee to facilitate collaboration with municipal planning, building, and other shared corporate interests and priorities
• Assist the Director, Community and Development Services and Manager of Planning on special projects related to planning, including Main Street revitalization, façade improvement plans, and community improvement plans and other policy initiatives.
• Process and administer property standards complaints and provide the Committee of Adjustment and Appeals with support by preparation of the agenda, notices, reports and any other assigned task.
• In consultation with Engineering and Infrastructure Services, plan and coordinate the development of municipal trails, CWAT trails, and other Active Transportation initiatives.
• Act as a resource and attend meetings of Statutory, Standing or Ad Hoc Committees related to Heritage, active transportation and economic development, as required.
• Provide a professional planning response to inquiries or otherwise communicate with the public, developers, local government or other agencies regarding issues related to planning.
• Other related duties as assigned