Senior Planner

1 week ago


Cambridge, Ontario, Canada City of Cambridge Full time
People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

There are two permanent openings for the above positions within the Planning Services Division of the Community Development Department available immediately. Reporting to the Manager of Development Planning, this position is responsible for the following duties:

What you will be doing
  • Manages development applications, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, Plans of Condominium, MESP's and Site Plans.
  • Reviews and appraises applications for completeness, circulates appropriate comments, identifies issues, and prepares recommendation reports to Committees and Council, including appropriate conditions, based on all input and sound planning practices.
  • Co-ordinates comments and resolves conflicts for complex development proposals with competing interests/stakeholders.
  • Reviews and ensures all notices for new applications, including notices for statutory public meetings are completed.
  • Interprets the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and other Planning Legislation and prepares detailed appraisals, including diverse and complex issues brought forward by other departments and/or agencies.
  • Drafts Official Plan and Zoning Amendments by-laws, subdivision agreements and other legal documents for adoption and execution by Council and the City Clerk.
  • Provides planning advice and options to other staff and Council, applicants, the public, developers, realtors, consultants, etc.
  • Attends various Committee meetings to provide planning advice, update status of applications or processes, resolve issues, etc. Makes presentations to Committees, BIA's, Council, neighborhood meetings and special interest groups on various developments, or other matters
  • Act as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
  • Participates as a Planning representative on policy and special projects.
  • Acts as a liaison between departments, agencies, consultants, etc.
  • Provides back-up to the Manager of Development Planning.
Education Undergraduate Level - Four years or equivalent in Planning or SimilarExperience and Knowledge
  • Four to six years progressive planning experience. Expertise in Urban Design preferred.
  • Possession of current memberships in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute are also required, along with a Registered Professional Planner and valid Drivers' License is required.
We will ask you for these items if you are hired Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.Valid G driver's license.Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)Your compensation

The Senior Planner position is within Grade 14 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an annual salary range of $103,012 to $109,473. Comprehensive Benefits Package and OMERS Pension Plan included.

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however, currently are 8:30am to 4:30pm. (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings as required.

Our organization supports a hybrid work program.

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Please apply directly on our Careers page at This posting closes on June 18, 2024.

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The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact to make your needs known in advance.

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