Job Description

Division: Infrastructure and Development Services

Job Status: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 35hrs per week

Wage: $41.26 - $49.52 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, November 3, 2025

Closing Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Provide professional planning services and advice to municipalities and the public to guide them through the required processes under the Planning Act. Develop policies and implementation tools for guiding community growth. Provide comments to municipalities on the merits of applications submitted under the Planning Act and defend County and Provincial interests as well as the general public good.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Planning Applications:


Provide advice to municipalities/County committees on planning applications

Review applications for completeness

Visit and assess the site and produce a planning report and recommendation

Consult with experts when necessary

Suggest modifications to applications; prepare zoning By-Laws and Official Plan amendments to be passed or adopted by Council

Attend associated public meetings




Inquiries:


Answer inquiries from the public and municipalities

Provide planning information necessary under the Aggregate Resources Act, Brownfield Legislation or for environmental assessments

Provide zoning interpretation to Building Inspectors

Take complaints or act as mediator on questions of compliance with zoning regulations or on development matters that involve the public, developers, government agencies and special interest groups.


Public Meetings:


Take active part in public meetings such as required under the Planning Act as part of a planning application or other public consultation meetings or open houses

Make presentations and/or answer questions from public or Council members

Direct meeting at times, take minutes and/or ensure the meeting follows the format specified in the Planning Act


Ontario Land Tribunal Hearings:


When municipal or County decisions are appealed, may be called to present expert testimony under oath and are cross-examined before this quasi-judicial body as an expert witness

Prepare for hearing by working with lawyers, gathering information for all parties and preparing evidence booklets and exhibits

May be asked to testify in Provincial court in relation to zoning infractions


Research and Development:


Keep up to date on new legislative requirements that affect the planning approval process such as in the areas of Brownfield's and Nutrient Management

Continually search out new ideas for community development strategies

May be required to compile statistics on such things as demographics or property use due to a particular application or inquiry or may be part of the ongoing need to reassess community goals and strategies. This may involve field research.


General:


Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis


These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.



Supervision Requirements



Direct Supervision: None



Indirect Supervision: None



Functional Authority: Provides direction, consultative services and advice on technical issues and services to Junior Planners, Summer Students and Co-Op Students, as required.



Credentials Required



Minimum Formal Education


University Degree from an accredited post-secondary school institution, in Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience in a relevant discipline that is related to areas of service provision.

Full membership in the Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation


Experience


Two to four years of work experience required.

Ability to obtain Ontario and Canadian Professional Planning designations.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Good organizational, interpersonal, and mediation skills.

Good report writing skills.


A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a vehicle.