Job Description

Req ID: 27135
Vacancy Type: 1 Permanent & 1 two year Contract
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 10/14/2025
Job Summary
Are you passionate about shaping the future of one of Canada's most dynamic cities? The City of Mississauga is seeking a dedicated Planner to provide professional planning advice and guide sustainable growth and development.
Why Join the City of Mississauga?
Permanent employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including four weeks of vacation and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan
Contract employees are also eligible for select benefits
Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance
As a Planner, you will provide professional advice and recommendations to City staff, government bodies, agencies, the public, tribunals, and courts to support the growth and development of Mississauga.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning advice and recommendations to public agencies, consultants, elected officials, staff, residents, special interest groups, and/or the Ontario Municipal Board.
• Research, prepare reports, manage work plans and present recommendations on special projects
• Review, analyze, develop and advise on policies
• Input into annual budget process
• Comply with relevant City policies.
• Provide ad hoc assistance on projects/initiatives within the unit/team.
• Use information that is stored within the unit/team and/or available without special authorization.

Skills and Qualifications

• University graduate - Urban Planning, Geography, Transportation Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a planning/project management role.
• Membership in Canadian Institute of Planners preferred
• Microsoft Office software and appropriate City programs
• May require occasional lifting equipment for meetings, standing long periods of time and walking at site visits.
• Exposure to computer keyboards and screens. Primarily office environment with occasional site visits.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 89,464.00 - $ 119,286.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Develop & Design Division , Development North
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following and have it emailed to citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Skills Required