Job Description

The Municipality of Grey Highlands invites applications for:

Planner

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)

$39.18 - $45.84/hour

Join our team of dedicated and professional staff, and experience a collaborative, supportive work environment where your efforts are appreciated and your growth valued. You will have the unique opportunity to work with some truly inspirational community leaders and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish organizational objectives, shaping the future of Grey Highlands together. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an enriching, fast-paced role and contribute to the continuing development of Grey Highlands, we are eager to hear from you.

What we offer

:

Employer-paid benefits package (extended health and dental care), including life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program

Contributory Pension Plan (OMERS) eligibility for all employees

Paid vacation days and personal days

Learning and Development Opportunities

The Municipality of Grey Highlands is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Manager of Planning (or designate), the successful candidate will support the Municipality's land use planning and development review functions by providing professional planning advice, conducting research and analysis, and preparing reports and recommendations. Key duties include but are not limited to:

Preparing and presenting planning reports, studies, and recommendations on a wide range of land use and development matters.

Conducting background research and analysis on growth management, demographics, environmental impacts, and development-related issues.

Attending site visits, Council, Committee of Adjustment, and public meetings to provide professional planning advice and make presentations.

Preparing hearing materials for proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), as required.

Preparing zoning compliance letters, notices, maps, plans, drawings and other materials in support of planning applications.

Providing planning advice to applicants, residents, and stakeholders during pre-consultations and responding to inquiries.

Liaising with internal staff, Council, committees, external agencies, and the public to support streamlined service delivery.

Providing guidance and mentorship to junior planning staff, offering technical review and professional support.

Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Planning Act, Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, and Provincial Policy Statement.

What the ideal candidate will possess:

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Planning or a related field.

Minimum three (3) years of relevant planning experience in a municipal or private sector setting.

Current membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI); working toward or holding the Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation is preferred.

Experience with AutoCAD and GIS considered an asset.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional reports and presentations.

Knowledge of planning legislation, provincial policies, and municipal procedures.

Valid Class "G" Ontario driver's licence.

Strong organizational, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsible, as an employee, for health & safety under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA). This includes, but is not limited to:

Working safely within the law and safe work practices/procedures (understanding and following standard operating procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, using MSDS information, ensuring all guards are in place, when applicable)

Immediately reporting unsafe acts, conditions, or contraventions of the OHSA to a supervisor, the JHSC, or a Health & Safety representative.

What we will require:

A Police Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the Municipality

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s), licenses and/or educational qualifications, if applicable

Three valid references for a background check

Candidates for the above position are invited to submit resumes, preferably by e-mail, referencing "

Planner

" prior to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to Selena Ward, HR and H&S Coordinator, 206 Toronto St. South, PO Box 409, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0

careers@greyhighlands.ca

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

The Municipality of Grey Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. This document can be made available in other accessible formats as soon as practicable and upon request. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment. Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Driver's Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.18-$45.84 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Work Location: In person