CITY OF THOROLDDevelopment Planner

Working for City of ThoroldBy joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the fastest growing municipality in the beautiful Niagara region.Working with us means a great pension, superb benefits package and a supportive and collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their roles.We are proudly home to Canada Games Park, an internationally recognized and certified athletics and wellness facility. Our 300+ acres of parks and trails, two community centers, two arenas and outdoor pool are what makes Thorold the ideal place to build your career.

Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, the Development Planner position is responsible for reviewing and providing planning recommendation on various development planning applications while demonstrating sound knowledge of Ontario's land use planning system and municipal approvals processes. This position requires the ability to work both independently and in a team environment processing various application types, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Control applications, minor variance and consent applications through the Committee of Adjustment, as well as reviewing plans for zoning compliance utilized for building permit submissions.The City of Thorold invites you to submit your resume if you possess:

 4 year Honours post –secondary degree in Planning or related field; graduate level Master's degree in Planning is preferred but not required

 Minimum three (3) years of progressive planning 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.

 Strong written and verbal communication skills;

 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Typical office environment

 Ability to work with limited supervision

 Mental and visual concentration

 Considerable mental attention and concentration with frequent interruptions

 Attendance at Council meetings, Committee of Adjustment and other meetings as required

 Frequent work/meetings beyond traditional work day

 Handles payments/securities when required

 Vehicular travel to meetings, training, site inspections

The salary range for this position is $88,073.00 - $100,436.00 inclusive of an annual market premium, includes a comprehensive pension and benefits package as well as a hybrid work policy. A job description is available on the City website at .Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed resume and cover letter to Human Resources at [email protected] no later than Sunday May 12, 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, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout 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.

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