Planner

**Why Choose the Township of Cavan Monaghan for Your Next Career?** The Township of Cavan Monaghan is a growing rural community close to the Greater Toronto Area west of Peterborough. We celebrate, protect and promote our unique history and natural heritage, and value the contribution and interests of all ratepayers in building a prosperous future. With a number of new developments on our horizon, we are looking for a planner. The Township of Cavan Monaghan is a growing community that wants to preserve and balance its agricultural attributes. This position will report to the Director of Planning and will need to have an excellent understanding of local land use planning processes, GIS mapping, comprehensive planning studies including research and policy formation. One would certainly "Have it All. Right Here". We offer competitive salary and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan (OMERS). **Are you Right for Us?** If you are experienced in urban planning with a compliment of exposure to rural municipalities and have best-practice knowledge of current planning and development practices. If you are collaborative and have the ability to work positively with ratepayers along with senior management, Council and Committee Members. If this sounds like a great fit, we would like to hear from you **Summary** - Prepares written reports for approval by the Director, taking into consideration Planning Act requirements, Provincial Policy, County Official Plan, Local Official Plan, Planning Act/Condominium Act, Zoning By-law and associated regulations. - Forwards studies required as a result of provincial policy, coordinates and authorizes payment between applicant and Peer Review Consultant and Finance Department. - Attends and/or presents planning information/advice at public meetings and local Council meetings as required by the Director of Planning. - Prepares and issues Notice of Decision in accordance with Planning Act requirements. - If formal appeal is received, coordinates submission of legislated documentation to Ontario Municipal Board within mandatory time frame. - In consultation with the Director, prepares witness materials for representation as a professional planner to the Ontario Municipal Board upon appeal of Council’s decision. - At the direction of the Director of Planning, or under summons, attends to give evidence at Ontario Municipal Board hearings as required. - Provide administrative support to the Director of Planning. - Co-ordinate and administer on-going local planning matters as they relate to the methods and procedures outlined in the Municipal Act, Planning Act and Municipal By-laws. - Exercise judgment and confidentiality relative to sensitive information. - Provide written response to legal requests for property information for property sales and mortgaging. - Read, understand and interpret County and Township Official Plan Policies, Zoning By-law regulations, Provincial Policy Statements, Planning Act and regulations, MNR resource mapping, Oak Ridges Moraine mapping, County GIS mapping and associated database information and assessment mapping. - Calculate Minimum Distance Separation for livestock facilities and area calculations. - Assist with public consultation session arrangements, including notices, meeting facilities, and technical equipment. - Prepare and provide Staff with maps, reports and other materials, as requested. - Assist other Department Staff and Ministry/Agency Staff with information, maps, reports regarding property information and compliance. - Review and assess official plan amendments and zoning by-law amendments and prepare policies, by-laws, public meeting notices, explanatory notes, notices of passing, Clerk’s certificate and information. - Post, publishes and mails various public notices in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, as assigned. - Provides written response to legal requests regarding building permits and work orders. - Update department literature and department website. - Assist with resolving issues with lawyers, real estate agents, consultants, landowners and municipal staff with discrepancies regarding property information. - Conducts site inspections as necessary. - Provides written response to legal requests regarding building permits and work orders. - Additional duties and special projects as assigned based on department and organizational needs. The Township of Cavan Monaghan is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the Township’s goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Clerk’s Department if you require an accommodation. **Salary**: From $38.50 per hour **Benefits**: - Company pension - Dental care - Employee assistance program - Life insurance - On-site parking - Paid time off - Vision care Flexible Language Requirement: - French not required