Senior Planner

Township of Oro-Medonte; Oro-Medonte; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Oro-Medonte invites applications for the up to 14-month full-time contract position of Senior Planner. Reporting to the Manager, Planning Services, the Senior Planner will provide advice and interpretation for planning and development applications under the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.

Key duties include acting as Secretary-Treasurer for the Development Services Committee, guiding stakeholders, processing applications, and coordinating complex proposals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning, acquired through a University Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, or related discipline.
• Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute; Registered Professional Planners (RPP) designation.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
• A satisfactory Driver's Abstract and Criminal Background Check are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Secretary-Treasurer for the Development Services Committee;
• Provide guidance to developers, citizens, agencies and stakeholders on official plan policies, zoning by-law provisions, and council policies;
• Process and analyze development applications, conduct site visits, prepare planning reports for Committee and Council;
• Coordinate evaluation and implementation of development proposals, handling complex and large-scale files;
• Conduct research and prepare policy studies on long-range land use, secondary plans and special study areas;
• Monitor provincial planning policy initiatives and report as required;
• Oversee circulation of planning applications, collect comments, schedule public meetings and distribute notices as required.

Job description

Salary Range: $97,021.00 To $117,930.00 Annually

About the Township

Nestled along the trails, shoreline and beautiful hills of Simcoe County, the growing municipality of the Township of Oro-Medonte offers a unique experience to work, live and play. Built on the care for our land and community, the Township leads with a people first mindset, seeking opportunities to continually improve our commitment to deliver exceptional public services, improve our ways of working, and support our team's development.

About the Role

The Township of Oro-Medonte is seeking applicants to fill the up to 14-month full-time contract position of Senior Planner. Reporting to the Manager, Planning Services, the Senior Planner will be responsible for providing advice and interpretation associated with the processing of planning and development applications in The Township of Oro-Medonte as it relates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.

Highlights of key responsibilities include:

• Act as Secretary-Treasurer for the Development Services Committee;
• Provide guidance and information to developers, citizens, agencies, and other stakeholders regarding the Township of Oro-Medonte planning process, official plan policies, zoning by-law provisions, approved Council policies, and implementation mechanisms;
• Process and analyze development applications, conducts required site visits, prepare and present planning presentations at public meetings, and prepare related Planning reports for Committee and Council agendas;
• Coordinates the evaluation, refinement and implementation of development proposals. This position will be assigned to a higher proportion of applications that are of considerable scale and complexity
• Conduct research and prepare special policy studies regarding long range land use, secondary plans, and special study areas;
• Monitor Provincial initiatives in planning policy and report to the Manager and Director as required;
• Oversee the circulation of assigned Planning applications and collections of comments from the Senior Management Team and all applicable outside agencies; and responsible for the compilation of data for Manager/Director's review; schedule associated public meetings and oversee the distribution of notices of public meetings and adoptions in accordance with the appropriate Provincial regulations under the directions of the Manager/Director;

Please refer to the Senior Planner job description for further information.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of planning, acquired through a University Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, or related discipline and a full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, as well as a Registered Professional Planners (RPP) designation.

Additionally, the successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years' experience, preferably in a municipal environment.

A satisfactory Driver's Abstract and Criminal Background Check are required for this role.

What WeOffer

This non-union, bargaining-exempt position offers a salary commensurate with experience and education (2026 annual salary range of $97,021 - $117,930). The Township of Oro-Medonte is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in equity, inclusion, and respect.

Application Deadline

If you are interested in joining our team of dedicated municipal professionals, we encourage you to submit your application through our Township's website via the link below by 4:30 p.m. on September 15, 2026.

The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the Township of Oro-Medonte's People and Culture Department if you require any accommodation to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected pursuant to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of the candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the People and Culture Department.