Principal Planner, Development Review

**Why Clarington**:
**Clarington is a place of possibilities.**

With a population set to double by 2051, Clarington is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region with more than 107,000 people across four urban centres and 14 hamlets. Clarington offers a perfect blend of urban living and country charm and is known for its thriving energy and agriculture sectors, historic downtowns and as a great place to live, work and play.

Our people enjoy a collaborative work environment, work-life balance, and are at the forefront of community impact. We value accountability, integrity and respect, and are committed to fostering equity, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Together, we are striving to enhance the quality of life for residents today and for future generations who call Clarington home.

The future is bright - and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark?

**Position Snapshot**:
**Clarington is growing and our workforce is, too**

**What you’ll be doing**:
**Your responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Responsible for leading numerous Municipal priority projects including several Strategic Plan projects as outlined in Clarington Strategic Plan 2024-27.
- Supporting the Manager and Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure, in the administration of the Division by contributing toward the development of Division and Departmental work programs, as well as participating in the review and development of Departmental policies and procedure.
- Representing the Department/Municipality at a senior level by participating in discussions and negotiations with developers, consultants, agencies and the public; attending Committee and Council meetings to provide professional planning advice; and participating in inter and intra-departmental committees as well as external committees.
- Reviewing and analyzing studies, reports and documents prepared by other departments, outside agencies and consultants, liaising with other departments, and commenting agencies to coordinate the preparation of reports, formulating the municipality’s position and monitoring processes.
- Giving evidence as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
- Engaging with the public and interest groups as key stakeholders in the planning process providing clear understanding on how policy options impact them.
- Keeping informed of current trends in the planning legislation, practice and techniques evaluating their impact on the Municipality and recommending any needed policy and procedural improvements.
- Other duties as required.

**What you bring**:

- A professional University Degree in Planning or related discipline is a requirement; or possess equivalent qualifications, skills and work-related experience to the satisfaction of the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure.
- Full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is a requirement.
- Progressively responsible work-related experience, preferably in a municipal environment with emphasis on policy development and community engagement, to include more than three (3) years in a senior planning position and being responsible for the management of projects.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem solving, negotiation, leadership, communication (written and oral), project management, facilitation, report writing and presentation skills.
- Thorough working knowledge of the Planning Act and other planning related legislation and regulatory standards, municipal functions, official plans, zoning by-laws processes.
- Ability to exercise judgment in a rational and informed manner appropriate to the situation; obtain consensus; and resolve issues.
- Demonstrated ability to develop alternative solutions in response to a wide variety of development and policy problems, within a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to represent the Corporation at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings and other functions.
- Ability to identify priorities and organize and co-ordinate a variety of job responsibilities having simultaneous deadlines, changing priorities, and multiple reporting relationships, and to coordinate the input of other support staff.
- Legally able to work in Canada.

**What we offer**:

- Salary: Grade 7 ($100,056 - $121,619) of the 2025 Non-Affiliated Salary Administration Program.
- Hours of work: 35 hours per week, with after-hour meetings required
- The Municipality of Clarington offers flexible work arrangements for eligible roles. Currently, this position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement option. Further details on this program will be discussed through the selection process.
- A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.

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