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Job Title: Planner (Heritage, 12-month contract)   Date Posted: 12/09/25 Ref. Number: 406 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Sharon Requirements: The preferred candidate will have a university degree in Urban Planning or related discipline, membership or qualification for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)/Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation, and at least 3 years of experience in a planning environment. The candidate will also have: - demonstrated experience in land-use and policy planning in an urban growth environment - demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the Planning Act, Ontario Heritage Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Places to Grow Act, the Greenbelt Plan & Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, other relevant legislation/regulations/guidelines and policy initiatives, urban planning principles and practices, and Ontario Land Tribunal processes - excellent interpersonal, project/time management, conceptual, analytical, research, report-writing, and presentation skills - strong independent work ethic, excellent teamwork abilities - demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and website software, and advanced knowledge of ArcView GIS computer mapping - valid Class “G” driver’s license and use of personal vehicle are essential Description: Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Director of Planning Policy and Growth Management, the primary focus of this position is to provide planning expertise in land use planning and assist the Development Services management team with all heritage planning activity and policy development, the preparation of reports related to planning applications, answering planning and development related enquiries, and assisting in the maintenance of records and planning-related information. Key responsibilities include: prepare Planning Recommendation Reports for Council, Committee of the Whole Council and Committee of Adjustment assess development proposals in the context of local and provincial policies act as project manager for various development applications and policy projects as assigned prepare records and notices as required by the legislative requirements of the Planning Act review and analyze all types of development proposals (applications, supporting documentation and reports) prepare general correspondence relating to planning applications and development enquiries prepare by-laws, official plan amendments, site plan, subdivision and other development agreements. other planning related duties assigned by management. Hours per week: To Be Decided TBD Rate of Pay: $80,717.00 To $94,962.00