Planning Technician

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

**Planning Technician**

**Job**S**tatus**:
Temporary Full-Time

**Pay & Grade**:
$60,097 to $74,649 Annually **Grade/Band**: 6 (under review)

**Hours** of Work**:
35 Hours per week

**Initial location**:
Kitchener City Hall

**Posting period**:
September 2, 2025 to September 12, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

**Overview**

**Responsibilities**
- Participates in internal working groups for the preparation of general amendments to the zoning, sign or fence by-laws, or to establish or update other planning policy and implementation documents.
- Supports customer experience and efficient workflows, including initiating and supporting process improvements for various aspects of core service.
- Supports proactive community education, including participation in preparing plain language communications or making presentations to the public regarding zoning, fence and sign-by-law information and processes (e.g. starting a food business, building a backyard home).
- Performs other related duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 2-year post-secondary diploma or 2-year specialized post-secondary program with training in land use planning or related field.
- Minimum of 1 year planning work experience, including working with planning policies and zoning bylaws.
- Demonstrated analytical and mathematical skills to verify zoning conformity through review of site plans and architectural drawings, bylaws, property research and by conducting calculations to verify conformity with bylaw regulations (e.g., parking calculations, lot coverage).
- Strong demonstrated oral and written communication skills to explain complex information like zoning in plain language as well as de-escalation skills for difficult customer interactions.
- Applied and adaptable computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, AMANDA, Adobe Pro, On-Point, Bluebeam).
- Effective time management skills to process multiple files and customer inquiries concurrently.
- Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

**Department/**Division**:
Development Services, Planning & Housing Policy

**Group**:
CUPE 791

**Competition Number**:
2025-126B3

**Job Code**:
1486

**Number of positions**:
1

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