Planner I, Zoning

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.

The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

Let’s grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

Reporting to and under the direction of the Supervisor, Zoning & Regulation, Principal Planner, the Planner I is responsible for:- assisting with the development and maintenance of the Town’s comprehensive Zoning By-laws, standards and practices;- responding to general inquiries on planning related issues from the public and a variety of other sources;- assisting with the business administration function of the Department;- Secretary Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment, which includes meetings outside of normal working hours; and,- other duties as may be assigned.

Who You Are

Our Planning & Development team is looking for an enthusiastic, solutions-oriented team player. You are self-motivated, self-starting and utilize a proactive approach to work. You value partnerships. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with your experience enables you to skilfully build, establish and maintain positive working relationships. You demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with a broad range of partners.

Your excellent prioritization and time management skills enable you to work under pressure to meet deadlines. You bring to the team your strong reasoning, analytical, numerical, research and presentation skills. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information. You demonstrate adeptness in negotiation and approach situations with the goal to improve communication, diffuse tension and resolve problems.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you will possess:
- an undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning;- a minimum of two (2) years directly related planning experience;- eligibility for a provisional or full membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (O.P.P.I);- a working knowledge of planning processes, Zoning by-laws, the Planning Act and other relevant legislation and planning related documents such as the Ontario Provincial Planning Statement;- experience in conducting planning related research and special studies;- demonstrated organizational, analytical, and technical skills;- the ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form;- well-developed interpersonal skills necessary for establishing effective working relationships;- a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel);- the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;- the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines;- the ability to attend public meetings outside normal working hours; and,- a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver’s Licence (minimum Class “G”) maintained in good standing and have access to a personal vehicle.

What We Offer You- A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addres