At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert planning services and advice to various stakeholders while managing complex development applications.
- Company: Join the County of Brant, a progressive municipality focused on community development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible work hours and commitment to accessible recruitment practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in urban planning and contribute to community development initiatives.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary degree in planning or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 95022 - 111166 $ per year.
REPORTS TO: Manager of Development Planning
LOCATION: Initial placement – Paris Customer Service Office
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in Urban and Rural Land Use Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible, relevant municipal planning experience.
- Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), or eligibility to obtain membership.
- Experience and/or ability to represent the County as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
- Experience interpreting and applying applicable legislation, standards, and guidelines including the Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Agricultural Guidelines, Municipal Act, Condominium Act, Official Plan, Zoning, Municipal By-Laws, Community Planning Permit System (CPPS), etc.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex development applications and planning development and policy projects.
- Experience preparing and presenting reports to Council and public bodies.
- Proven computer skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Bluebeam, and Cityview.
- Demonstrated safe work practices.
- Ability to travel for site visits and between County offices and facilities as required.
Assets:
- Working knowledge of environmental and agricultural planning framework.
- Experience with Community Planning Permit Systems (CPPS), including the administration, review, and implementation.
Duties:
- Provide professional planning services and expert advice to the public, development industry, Council, committees, and internal departments.
- Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on a variety of planning applications, including Community Planning Permit, Consents, Minor Variances, Zoning By-law, Official Plan, Site Plan, Plans of Subdivision, Block Plans, and Secondary plans.
- Interpret and apply provincial legislation, municipal by-laws, official plan policies, and planning standards to support sound land use planning decisions.
- Prepare and present professional planning reports, recommendations, and correspondence for Council, committees, public meetings, and stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate the review of complex development applications and negotiate related conditions and agreements.
- Provide technical advice on the development, implementation, and interpretation of planning policies, guidelines, regulations, and standards.
- Represent the County at public meetings, community consultations, Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings, and other forums as required.
- Mentor and support Planning Division staff, fostering collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, consultants, agencies, residents, and government partners.
- Assist with departmental budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $95,022 - $111,166 (Grade 8) 35 hours per week
The application deadline is 9:00 a.m. on October 27, 2026.
Date of Posting: October 16, 2026.
The County of Brant is committed to accessible recruitment practices. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Senior Planner in St. George employer: County of Brant
The County of Brant is an exceptional employer that values professional growth and community engagement, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and mentorship thrive. Located in the picturesque Paris Customer Service Office, employees benefit from a competitive salary range, comprehensive accessibility accommodations, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local land use planning. Join us to advance your career while contributing to the sustainable development of our vibrant community.
