Planner, Development Planning

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager of Development Planning, the Planner, Development Planning will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Evaluating and processing development applications submitted under the Planning Act including Committee of Adjustment, Zoning By-law amendments, as well as processing and review of Site Plan Control applications for approval
• Assisting with Committee of Adjustment and Secretary-Treasurer duties as required
• Providing support to the Manager, Committee of Adjustment Coordinator, Senior and Intermediate Development Planners on planning applications and other planning issues as they arise
• Liaising with other Planning staff, other departments, external agencies, public and applicants' representatives during processing of applications
• Interpreting Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law regulations.
• Assisting with the management of clearance of conditions, and the collection and release of securities in relation to Site Plan approvals
• Answering inquiries from the elected Officials, the public, agencies, developers, landowners and other departments
• Attending community meetings including preparation of minutes from the meeting(s)
• Attending and providing expert witness evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal
• Conducting site visits
• Preparing staff reports for submission to Committee of Adjustment and other Advisory Committees, Committee of the Whole and Council

QUALIFICATIONS

• A post-secondary degree in Planning, Geography or a related field
• A minimum of two (2) years' planning experience in a municipal environment
• Eligibility for membership in CIP/OPPI is required
• Working knowledge of the Planning Act, the Provincial Planning Statement, Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws, and contemporary planning principles and practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and customer service skills, and shall demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Demonstrated expertise related to planning in a municipal environment from a legal, best practice, and customer service perspective
• Demonstrated experience in creating and writing reports for submission to senior-level and executive management
• Valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's License

WAGE/SALARY RANGE: $37.62 to $47.03 per hour (based on a 35 hour work week) plus benefits.

To apply on-line, please visit the City of Brantford website at and click on Current Opportunities.

Closing date for applications: Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Information gathered relative to this position will only be used for candidate selection.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $37.62-$47.03 per hour

Work Location: In person