The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Planning Department is seeking a qualified and customer service oriented individual to join our team on a full-time basis as a:
**Junior Planner**

**The Job Qualifications and Experience as well as Key Competencies for the Junior Planner include**:

- _Post-Secondary graduate in Land Use Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Administration or similar course of study_
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in land use planning in an office environment with a diverse range of clientele and strict deadlines.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills in order to explain and guide the general public through complex planning policies and processes
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act and regulations including PPS, Growth Plan and other provincial planning documents.
- Excellent understanding of land use designations/zoning as well as planning terminology as well as a good understanding of the principles, practices and procedures of land development including consents, plans of subdivision, zoning and site plans.
- Hands on computer competencies including GIS, Excel and Word and a familiarity of web-based programs and database management.
- Excellent project/time/records management and organizational skills with the ability to follow policies/procedures and work as a productive team member with limited direct supervision.
- A high level of demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in order to clearly, effectively, professionally and courteously deal with the public, Council, Municipal Officials, Consultants, outside agencies and co-workers at all levels.
- A Valid “G” Class Drivers License is required.

The full-time position offers group benefits and is a part of OMERS. The position requires attendance at evening Council and Public Meetings as required. This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 1306.10.

**Salary**: From $58,355.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Peterborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- This position will not be remote and will require working in office daily-are you able to work in-person in Keene, Ontario daily?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- two years of land use planning experience (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-29