Senior Development Planner — Land Use & Policy Lead

County of Brant; Southwestern Ontario; Sur place; CAD 95 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County of Brant seeks an experienced senior planner to provide professional planning services and expert advice to the public, development industry, and Council. The role involves reviewing complex applications, reporting to Council, and guiding planning policy and site plan processes.

You will lead negotiations, mentor staff, and represent the County at public meetings and Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings, while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Urban and Rural Land Use Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of municipal planning experience.
• CIP and RPP designation or eligibility to obtain membership.
• Experience representing the County as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
• Experience interpreting legislation, standards, and guidelines (Planning Act, Official Plan, Zoning, CPPS, etc).
• Experience managing complex development applications and policy projects.
• Experience presenting reports to Council and public bodies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Cityview.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional planning services and expert advice to the public, development industry, Council, committees, and internal departments.
• Review and make recommendations on CPPS, Consents, Variances, Zoning By-law, Official Plan, Site Plan, Plans of Subdivision, Block Plans and Secondary plans.
• Interpret and apply provincial legislation, municipal by-laws, and planning standards to support sound decisions.
• Prepare and present planning reports and recommendations for Council, committees, and stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate review of complex development applications and negotiate related conditions and agreements.
• Provide technical advice on planning policies, guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Represent the County at public meetings, community consultations, Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings.
• Mentor and support Planning Division staff, fostering collaboration and development.
• Build relationships with applicants, consultants, agencies, residents, and partners.
• Assist with departmental budget, expenditure monitoring, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Cityview

Formation

Urban & Rural Planning degree or related

CIP/RPP designation or eligibility

Outils

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Cityview

Description du poste

County of Brant seeks an experienced senior planner to provide professional planning services and expert advice to the public, development industry, and Council. The role involves reviewing complex applications, reporting to Council, and guiding planning policy and site plan processes.

You will lead negotiations, mentor staff, and represent the County at public meetings and Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings, while collaborating across departments.