Junior Planner

Job Posting #: 2024-39

Closing Date: Friday, December 20, 2024

Owen Sound is a diverse and culturally rich community located on the southern shores of Georgian Bay in Southern Ontario, approximately two hours north of Toronto and on the doorstep of the Bruce Peninsula. Owen Sound is the largest urban community in Grey and Bruce counties, characterized by a magnificent harbour and bay, two winding rivers, tree-lined streets, an extensive parks system, and tree-covered hillsides and ravines. The City of Owen Sound municipal offices are in the City’s historic downtown core. This welcoming, vibrant, growing community reconciles Urban convenience with a balanced lifestyle. Enjoy visits to galleries, theatres, museums, festivals, the library, local shopping, and dining right outside the doors of City Hall.

Additional Skills/Competencies/Requirements:

- Applicant must have exceptional customer service skills.
- Sound analytical, problem-solving, research and organizational skills.
- Thorough working knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, Ontario Heritage Act and Provincial Policy Statement
- Ability to work with minimum supervision effectively and within a team environment.
- Comply with department and corporate policies, procedures, and necessary legislation, accepting accountability for own actions. Demonstrate respect for relevant legislation and care and respect for employers’ property, the public and public image.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with the general public, contractors, developers, staff and others.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with an appropriate degree of tact and discretion
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Working knowledge of GIS, AMANDA or other databases, Publisher, Photoshop or related graphic software is an asset.

The wage rate for this position is $56,365 - $66,320. The entire job description can be found below. To explore this opportunity further, we invite applicants to forward their resume and cover letter by December 20, 2024, at 4:30 pm to:
Human Resources

City of Owen Sound

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $56,365.00-$66,320.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-20