Description
The Township of Scugog is a picturesque community of 22,500 people located along the shores of Lake Scugog within the Region of Durham. The Township is seeking a highly motivated and energetic planning professional.
Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the Planner is responsible for providing professional advice on planning and development initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Process, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on a wide range of development applications
- Draft and present planning reports to Council and the Committee of Adjustment for review and consideration
- Interpret and administer the Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law
- Provide planning information and advice to the public, staff, Council, developers, and other interested parties
- Undertake statistical, financial, demographic, and land needs analysis
- Prepare planning related studies and projects under the direction of the Manager of Planning by conducting research, analysis, and monitoring proposed actions
- Coordinate and produce correspondence, memoranda, policies, procedures, newsletters, brochures, reports and other documents as required
- Provide expert planning evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings as necessary
- Review Environmental Bill of Rights Postings and prepare a response where necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A university degree in land use planning, and at least one year of progressive planning experience
- Extensive knowledge of land use planning theories and approaches regarding land use plan formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Candidate or Full Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute
- A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license, with a clean driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle for business purposes
- Municipal Planning experience is considered an asset
Salary & Benefits
$40.19/hr (salary is currently under review)
Includes benefits, personal leave days, hybrid work environment, fitness reimbursement, and closure between Christmas and New Year
Contact
Email: resumes@scugog.ca
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