Development Planner

**CITY OF THOROLD**
**Development Planner
**Working for City of Thorold**

By 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 Summary**

Reporting to the Manager, the Development Planner position is responsible for reviewing
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
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

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.

Dispute resolution;***
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Applied, technical knowledge of applicable/related legislation/regulations,
guidelines, policies and local by-laws;
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

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.