Planning Technician Position Available

Municipality of Highlands East; Canada; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Highlands East is currently seeking candidates for the vacant position of Full-Time Planning Technician in the Administration/Planning Department. Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and the guidance of the Junior Planner, the Planning Technician provides general information on planning applications, planning processes, zoning inquiries and circulations.

This position is for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional overtime and has a

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in land use planning, GIS, or related field.
• At least 2 years' experience in land use planning in an office.
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal planning policy with emphasis on rural planning.
• Strong organizational skills to manage deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide information on planning applications and processes to the public.
• Respond to zoning inquiries and circulations as the first contact.
• Assist with site visits for planning applications.
• Prepare public notices, zoning certificates, and compliance letters.
• Support GIS mapping services and related duties.

Skills

GIS

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Land use planning

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in land use planning or GIS

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Municipality of Highlands East is currently seeking candidates for the vacant position of Full-Time, Planning Technician in the Administration/Planning Department.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and the guidance of the JuniorPlanner, the Planning Technician provides general information on planning applications,planning processes, zoning inquiries and circulations. The Planning Technician is responsible, as the first point of contact for the Planning Department, to respond to inquiriesfrom the public related to planning files and will assist with undertaking site visits associatedwith planning applications. The Planning Technician assists with the preparation of publicnotices, zoning certificates and compliance letters while utilizing planning related mappingservices (GIS). The incumbent will complete all duties related to the function and operation ofthe Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment.

This position is for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional overtime and has a $32.33 per hour rate of pay as per CUPE Local 4416 Collective Agreement.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Post-Secondary education with a discipline in land use planning, geographicinformation systems, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in land use planning in an officeenvironment.
• Working knowledge of provincial and municipal land use planning policy andregulations, with an emphasis on rural planning.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritizeimportant, time-sensitive work and projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with anemphasis on customer service to explain and guide the general public throughcomplex planning policies and processes.
• Proficiency in computer applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook,Power Point) and GIS programs with a familiarity of web-based programs anddatabase management.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, including but not limited to the ability to readand review building plans, site plans and plans of survey.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and mediation skills.
• A team-focused attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Completion of OACA’s Primer on Planning, is an asset.
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians, is anasset.

Application deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m.

Tracy Vader, HR/Payroll Coordinator
Municipality of Highlands East
P.O. Box 295, 2249 Loop Road
Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Municipality of Highlands East is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants requiring accommodation are asked to contact the HR/Payroll Coordinator.

Applicant information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment with the Municipality of Highlands East. Questions about this collection should be directed to Tracy Vader, HR/Payroll Coordinator.