Job Description

Intermediate Planner Research and Analysis Team

Public Works - Planning and Development Services

Contract Full Time - 13 Month Duration

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Who we are: The Region of Peel is the second largest municipality in the GTHA and has undergone a major transformation during the past few decades as a dynamic, urban community with a vibrant economic base. Planning for and supporting the changes within our community to enable it to thrive over the next 30 years will be an immense task and opportunity. Our goal is to build a community for life that focuses on managing our growth to shape the \xe2\x80\x9cfuture Peel\xe2\x80\x9d as a healthy, safe and connected community, based on the cornerstones of collaboration, innovation and sustainability. The will start you on your journey to learn about Peel and who we are and how we are working together to support and grow a Peel that is a Community for Life!

The Region of Peel\xe2\x80\x99s Planning and Development Services Division is hiring! Reporting to the Manager of Research and Analysis, the Intermediate Planner will be an integral member of the team with a primary focus on supporting Regional land use planning policy research and development on topics relating to the environment, resources, climate change, energy and sustainability. The Intermediate Planner will contribute to work in a variety of areas that may include development planning, climate change adaptation and emissions reduction planning, measuring and monitoring, environmental data analysis and supervising or conducting spatial analysis.

What you will do:

• Provide professional and technical planning support with a focus on Regional land use and environmental planning
• Provide support for complex planning research projects
• Conduct research and prepare background reports
• Reviewing and preparing comments with regards to Regional requirements and conformity with provincial policies and plans
• Oversee data collection, management and analysis
• Prepare reports for Senior Management and Regional Council
• Coordinate and/or represent the Division and Regional interests on steering committees, technical advisory committees and working groups
• Consult with local municipalities, the development industry, consultants, property owners, legal counsel, the public, the province and other agencies

What we require:

• Masters or Honours degree in planning or a related field together with a minimum of five years of experience in a responsible planning position. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered
• Areas of specialization could include environmental planning, climate change planning, policy planning, energy planning, environmental data management, statistical and spatial analysis
• Knowledge of Provincial, GTHA, regional and local planning issues
• Knowledge of the Regional Official Plan, local official plans, the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan and Provincial Greenbelt Plans
• Good communication skills and a strong customer service acumen
• Analytical mindset with abilities to provide timely solutions and proactive problem solving
• Experience with working in a multi-departmental environment where most of the work is collaborative and integrated
• Experience with GIS applications and strong computer skills
• Strong project management skills is an asset
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners is required

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit .

As part of the Region\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We\xe2\x80\x99re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada\'s Healthy Workplace Month\xc2\xae with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it\xe2\x80\x99s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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