Aspiring Planner: Land Use & Development

City of Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peterborough is seeking a Junior Planner to support a range of land use planning, development application, policy, and planning program functions in the Planning, Development and Urban Design Division. You will review minor development applications, prepare planning reports, and assist with public processes, with a focus on timely, policy-based decisions.

Qualifications include a university degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or related discipline and 1–2 years of related

Qualifications

• University degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of planning experience including municipal processes.
• Ability to interpret Official Plans and Zoning By-laws and to prepare planning materials.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate minor development applications under the Planning Act.
• Prepare planning recommendations and reports.
• Respond to technical planning inquiries and support public/stakeholder processes.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Research & analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

University degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or related discipline

Tools

GIS

Records management systems

Permitting software

Mapping tools

Job description

The City of Peterborough is seeking a Junior Planner to support a range of land use planning, development application, policy, and planning program functions in the Planning, Development and Urban Design Division. You will review minor development applications, prepare planning reports, and assist with public processes, with a focus on timely, policy-based decisions.

Qualifications include a university degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or related discipline and 1–2 years of related