Planner III - Special Projects

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Windsor is looking for a Planner III to join their Planning & Building Services. The role involves developing planning policies and guidelines, managing urban design projects, and providing expert advice to various stakeholders. Candidates must have a relevant degree and professional planning experience, with strong skills in project management and urban design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in planning or a related field.
• Must be a full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Devise and evaluate planning policies and projects.
• Provide professional planning advice to public and agencies.
• Manage land use policy projects that have city-wide impacts.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

People skills

Negotiation

Political intuition

Education

University degree in Urban Planning or related discipline

Additional recognized degree in design related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB POSTING #:2025-0234

POSTING PERIOD:Friday, June 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM to Friday, July 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT:Planning & Building Services

UNION:Non-Union

JOB CODE:NU0387

POSITION STATUS:Regular Full-Time

# OF POSITIONS: 1

GRADE/CLASS: NU12

RATE OF PAY:$96,213.56 to $116,948.75 annually

SHIFT WORK REQ'D: No

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Manager Planning (Land Information and Special Projects), this position will be a seasoned professional with a strong background in researching & developing principles, policies, guidelines and by-laws used in reviewing development proposals and applying community development practices in areas needing planning interventions. Accordingly, the Planner III – Special Projects will devise and/or evaluate planning policies, Community Improvement incentive programs, and other practices intended to assist in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of areas in need of improvement; Monitor the effectiveness of Official Plan policies, especially with respect to achieving land use compatibility and functional and attractive development; Assist in the preparation of design concepts for and/or design review of selected municipal capital projects, such as parks, plazas, trail systems, streetscapes, etc.; Provide professional planning advice to the public, affected agencies, departments and developers, City Council and Committees of Council; Manage and lead land use policy projects that have city-wide impacts using standardized project management practices; Supervise and work collaboratively with consultants on a range of planning and development matters; Review development applications from a policy prospective; Research emerging trends and best practices in all dimensions of urban and environmental design; Develop and document guidelines and standards to achieve optimal functioning and physical appearance of the community; Develop and participate in public consultation and other outreach exercises which cultivate the values ascribed to “civic image” in Windsor’s Official Plan; Develop and administer term projects advancing strategic community design and development initiatives; Provides expert evidence before the OLT and other tribunals. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporate Health & Safety Program. Will perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a University degree in Urban Planning, or related discipline, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in planning or planning related field;
• Must be a full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners/Canadian Institute of Planners, or must be able to attain full membership within one year of accepting the position;
• Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Policies, Official Plan Policies (e.g. urban design), and other community planning documents (e.g. Community Improvement Plans).
• Must possess superior people skills and political intuition, and work well in a high pressure, ever-changing environment.
• Must have project management and organizational skills;
• Must demonstrate experience in being able to use persuasion, influence, and negotiation to arrive at desired outcome;
• Must have initiative and ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
• Must have working knowledge and experience with various computer programs including word processing, spreadsheet and graphics applications;
• An additional recognized university degree in design related field would be considered an asset;
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work.
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.