Policy Planner

In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel.**Why Innisfil?**

We are a “family-first” organization that provides employees with flexible options to focus on what’s most important in life Options include flexible work arrangements, compressed work weeks, and Hybrid Work Arrangements - just to name a few.

**Why You?**

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to join our Planning Team

Working in a cross-functional and forward-thinking environment, you will be responsible for a broad range of planning functions related to legislative requirements including long-range and proactive planning of growth management, Official Plan review, Town-wide Community Planning Permit System (CPPS), community improvement plans, heritage plans and sustainability and urban design guidelines. As Policy Planner, you will also be responsible for:

- Special projects in response to particular areas of interest to the Town as a result of external events or the Town’s Strategic Plan that require the implementation of effective planning policies
- Conducting research and analysis related to such matters as population, socio-economic, demographic, and statistical data to assist in the formulation of long-range plans and policies
- Preparing special studies related to long range planning initiatives such as secondary plans, community improvement plans, and Town policies including amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning by-law
- Planning and administering planning related capital projects including conceptualization, work planning, resourcing, financing and evaluation using project manager skills/principles/software
- Acting as a key resource for Town Committees such as the Heritage Committee and community and technical steering committees
- Job Requirements- University degree in Urban or Regional Planning.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in planning or a related work environment, preferably in a municipal setting, with some exposure to policy planning.
- Full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute or provisional member actively in the process of obtaining full membership.
- A valid Class “G” driver’s license in good standing is required as is a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
- Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as required including evening meetings or other events.

Closing date is **April 10, 2024**.