Development Services Technician / Assistant Planner

Town of Milton; Aylmer; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipality in Ontario is seeking a Development Services Technician / Assistant Planner to provide administrative and technical support for planning-related matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to service excellence. Responsibilities include managing inquiries, supporting planning processes, and GIS data management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

OMERS Retirement Plan

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to planning processes or municipal government is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to learn and apply technical software.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for inquiries related to planning and development services.
• Provide administrative support in processing planning applications and maintaining records.
• Use GIS software to create and maintain maps and datasets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Planning, Geography, or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

Geocortex

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Aylmer, ON (In Office, remote 1 day/week)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $35.59 - $43.26 per hour

Application Deadline: November 13, 2025

The Township of Malahide is nestled in the heart of Elgin County, minutes away from the Cities of St. Thomas and London. Malahide is defined by its rural character, close-knit community, and good quality of life. We are committed to excellence, a team focused on flexibility, innovation, and solution oriented.

Position Overview

The Township is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Development Services Technician / Assistant Planner. This position provides administrative and technical support to the Development Services Planning Department, assisting with planning-related matters, mapping, and GIS data management.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to service excellence. While technical skills are an asset, success in this role depends on effective communication, follow-through, and attention to detail in supporting planning processes and responding to inquiries in a timely and courteous manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for public and internal inquiries related to planning and development services.
• Provide administrative support in processing planning applications, maintaining records, and coordinating with external planning consultants.
• Assist with planning research, data collection, and preparation of background materials or reports.
• Use GIS software to create and maintain maps, datasets, and spatial data to support municipal operations.
• Provide mapping and GIS support to Township departments and neighbouring municipalities as outlined in Service Agreements.
• Ensure planning-related tasks are followed up on promptly and accurately, maintaining excellent communication with applicants, consultants, and staff.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Planning, Geography, GIS, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience or exposure to planning processes, municipal government, or GIS is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and a commitment to high-quality service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and apply technical software such as ArcGIS, Geocortex, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of planning principles, zoning laws, and development review processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply zoning codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Experience in local government or a related field is preferred, but not necessary.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• OMERS Retirement Plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Training and career development opportunities

How to apply

Candidates are invited to submit a complete resume and cover letter to the undersigned:

Sue Loewen, Human Resources Manager

Township of Malahide, 87 John Street South, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2C3

Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

A detailed job description is available upon request.

The Township of Malahide is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodation available to applicants with disabilities upon request and throughout the entire recruitment process. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Human Resources Manager.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information submitted is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine employment eligibility.

Posting Date: October 23, 2025