The Senior Planner will provide advanced professional planning services to support land use planning, growth management, and development review within the Municipality. The role will lead complex planning studies, policy development, and major development applications, with a focus on preparing the Municipality for potential significant growth associated with the proposed Bruce C Project.

The position will also support updates to key planning documents, including the Official Plan, Comprehensive Zoning By-law, and Site Plan Guidelines, to enable economic development and attainable housing.

Reporting To: Director of Infrastructure and Development

Planning Context: Bruce C Nuclear Project
The Bruce C Nuclear Project represents a significant potential infrastructure investment that may drive substantial population and employment growth over multiple decades. The Municipality is proactively planning for:
•    Increased demand for residential development, including workforce and attainable housing 
•    Growth in commercial and retail services 
•    Expansion of industrial and employment lands 
•    Infrastructure capacity (transportation, utilities, parks, community services) 
•    Protection of environmental and heritage resources 
•    Coordination with the County of Bruce, neighbouring municipalities, and provincial agencies 

Responsibilities:
1.    Serve as a primary point of contact for developers and landowners advancing significant residential, commercial, and industrial projects. 
2.    Lead the review and coordination of complex planning applications, including providing guidance through the development approvals process. 
3.    Develop and implement long-term planning policies and strategies to support housing, employment land supply, and orderly growth. 
4.    Contribute to and help lead updates of the Official Plan including growth projections, land use designations, and intensification targets, the zoning bylaw and CIP.
5.    Prepare Secondary Plans, Community Improvement Plans, and area-specific studies, as required. 
6.    Lead or coordinate technical studies such as local Housing Needs Assessments and Employment Land Reviews. 
7.    Monitor land supply, development activity, and Official Plan implementation; prepare regular status reports. 
8.    Participate in intergovernmental and regional planning initiatives related to growth management. 
9.    Represent the Municipality at public meetings, stakeholder consultations, and community engagement sessions. 
10.    Provide planning input into Environmental Assessments and other infrastructure or regulatory approvals. 
11.    Prepare clear, concise reports and recommendations for Council, Committees, and senior management. 
12.    Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies to align planning, infrastructure, and economic development priorities. 
13.    Support budget planning related to planning studies, development activity, and growth-related initiatives. 
14.    Stay current with provincial legislation, policy, and best practices in land use planning. 
15.    Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance within the Planning and Development team.
16.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

•    Post-Secondary education in Geography, Land Use Planning or a related field 
•    Designation as a Registered Professional Planner 
•    Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
•    Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in a land use planning role within a municipal environment, with demonstrated experience in Official Plan policy development and complex development approvals

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
•    Thorough knowledge of the Ontario planning framework, including the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, County and Local Official Plans, and Comprehensive Zoning By-laws 
•    Demonstrated experience with complex development applications and the municipal development approvals process 
•    Strong understanding of growth management, land supply planning, and policy development in a municipal context 
•    Knowledge of infrastructure planning and the integration of land use planning with servicing, transportation, and community services is considered an asset 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex planning matters clearly to Council, stakeholders, and the public 
•    Proven research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with experience leading or contributing to planning studies and policy initiatives 
•    Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within established timelines 
•    Ability to navigate political and community environments with professionalism, tact, and sound judgement 
•    Experience facilitating stakeholder and public consultation processes 
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment 
•    High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information 
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with planning-related software and data management tools

Employment Information:
•    Full-Time, 2 Year Contract Position
•    35 Hours per Week 
•    Compensation - Group 13 (Step 1 $52.81/hr - Step 5 $66.02/hr)

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