Job Description

About the Role

The Township is currently seeking applicants to fill the full-time position of a Planner, based out of the Administration Centre. Reporting to the Senior Planner, the Planner will liaise with the public and implement the Township's "Planning First" philosophy on development applications, pre-consultation submissions and planning inquiries, ensuring a high level of customer service is provided at all times. Providing advice and interpretation as it relates to the Zoning By-Law and other Planning policy documents, coordinate and review Development Applications, performing site visits, prepares and presents planning presentations at public meetings and the preparation of planning reports for the Development Services Committee/Council agendas.

What you Bring

The applicant must have knowledge of planning acquired through a University Degree in Urban Planning or related discipline. In addition, the applicant must have knowledge of Municipal by-laws and related Federal and Provincial Legislation and a minimum of one (1) year of municipal planning experience. The successful candidate must be eligible for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, Canadian Institute of Planners and working towards or achieved their RPP designation. The position requires proficient oral and written communication skills, as well as a sound knowledge of and experience with, computer software applications; combined with strong organizational and time management skills to effectively meet multiple deadlines. Working knowledge and familiarity with plans mark-up and editing software such as BlueBeam is required. The successful candidate must be able to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Driver's Abstract satisfactory to the Township.

What we Offer

This full-time bargaining unit position offers a salary commensurate with experience and education (2025 wage range $38.24 to $45.98). The Township of Oro-Medonte, values work-life balance and employee development. You will enjoy a variety of benefits including, a flexible work environment, an extensive benefit/wellness program including contributions to the OMERS pension, social opportunities through our People Team and professional development training for career growth. The Township of Oro-Medonte is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and respect.

Application Deadline

We encourage all interested applicants to apply through our Township's by

4:30 p.m. on

November 3, 2025.