Planning Technician

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge is seeking an experienced Planning Technician to join the Planning Services Division in the Planning and Growth Department. The role focuses on reviewing licenses and permits for zoning compliance, interpreting by-laws and Official Plans, and assisting with development applications and inspections.

The candidate will provide guidance to property owners and applicants, prepare reports and notices for committees and council, and contribute to parkland funding calculations and accuracy

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related Planning experience.
• Possession of a current Certified Planning Technician designation or eligible for Registered Professional Planner.
• Drivers’ License is required.

Responsibilities

• Review business license, building permit and demolition permit applications for zoning compliance and provide zoning approval.
• Review and process Property Information Letter requests by interpreting zoning by-law, confirming Official Plan and Heritage status and verifying information from Building Permit records.
• Conduct site inspections and process the release of Site Plan Agreement securities.
• Review sign variance and fence variance applications by interpreting the City’s Sign and Fence By-laws.
• Respond to planning, zoning and development inquiries at counter, phone and email.
• Assist in processing development applications and prepare materials for approvals.
• Assist with preparation of recommendation reports, notices and presentation materials for meetings.
• Review building permits to determine parkland dedication cash-in-lieu and ensure payments prior to permit issuance.
• Provide guidance on planning approvals and land use permissions.

Skills

Driver's License

Education

Two-year College Diploma in Planning or Similar

Job description

Career Opportunities: Planning Technician (5010)

Working within our Strategic Plan,Cambridge Connected,and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

We are looking for one (1) experienced Planning Technician to join the Planning Services Division team, Planning and Growth Department available immediately. The focus of this position will be to:

What you will be doing

• Reviewbusiness license, building permit and demolition permit applications for the purpose of confirming zoning compliance and provide zoning approval.
• Reviewand process Property Information Letter requests by interpreting the Zoning By-law, confirming Official Plan and Heritage designation status and verifying information from Building Permit records.
• Conduct site inspections and process the release of Site Plan Agreement securities.
• Review and process sign variance and fence variance applications by interpreting the City’s Sign and Fence By-laws.
• Respondto planning, zoning and development-related inquiries at the counter and on the telephone and e-mail.
• Assist in the processing of development applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Part Lot Control Exemptions, Site Plans, Condominiums and Committee of Adjustment applications and prepare materials required for approvals by the Director of Planning, Planning and Development Committee, and Council's approval, as required.
• Assist with the preparation of recommendation reports, notices and presentation materials for various meetings, including Planning and Development Committee and Council.
• Review building permit applications to determine and calculate parkland dedication cash-in-lieu requirements and ensure applicable payments are collected prior to permit issuance.
• Provide guidance to property owners, applicants, consultants, and the public regarding planning approvals and land use permissions, including severances, minor variances, rezoning applications, site plan approval, and other development-related processes.

Education

Two-year College Diploma in Planning or Similar

Experience and Knowledge

• 1-2 years related Planning experience
• Possession of a current Certified Planning Technician designation or eligible for Registered Professional Planner
• Drivers’ License is required

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Valid G driver's license.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

This position is within Grade 7 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an annual salary range of $72,582 to $77,132 (2026 rates).We offer a comprehensive benefit package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however currently are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm., Monday to Friday; some evening hours are required

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [e-mail] to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy .

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.