The Human Resources Department at the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward is currently accepting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Planning Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager, Planning, the Planning Coordinator facilitates creation, maintenance and review of Planning Act policies, guidelines, by-law provisions and staff reports in accordance with sound planning principles and practices and provides professional land use planning advice and opinion to Council and the public on all types of planning, development and building permit applications. In addition, the Planning Coordinator leads and mentors Planner I employees to support their professional development and achievement of their RPP designation as required by the Canadian Institute of Planners.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completed post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies or related discipline, required.
• Minimum five years’ experience of demonstrated planning, administrative and supervisory experience required; municipal experience preferred with experience testifying before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) with designation as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP), required.
• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act as well as other related legislation and regulations, with the ability to interpret planning related documents.
• Comprehensive understanding of special planning policy matters such as official plans, zoning by-laws, affordable housing, heritage districts, heritage designation process and prime agriculture designations.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills with the ability to work in a consultative manner with elected officials, senior management, planning staff, support staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy, with a high degree of judgement and discretion.
• Working knowledge of economic development principles, tourism-based economies, agricultural and rural based economies or small business retention and expansion models, would be an asset.
• Demonstrated task management with proven ability to multi-task and proactively manage completing priorities, with organizational skills necessary to excel in a high-pressure, fast-faced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead successful negotiations and meetings, and to problem-solve in a complex regulatory environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to prepare professional and technical reports with a high level of accuracy and careful attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with ratepayers, business owners, developers, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, file management, digital communication tools and devices and other related applications.
• Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence with the use of a safe, reliable vehicle.

The current annual salary range for this position is $99,550 to $117,259 as per the Non-Union By-Law. Compensation also includes a competitive benefit package and membership in OMERS, a defined benefit pension plan. Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) prior to 4:00 pm on August 15, 2025 to careers@pecounty.on.ca.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 1041.
The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate

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