Senior Planner – 1 Vacancy

County of Brant; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Cityview

Education

Urban & Rural Planning degree or related

CIP/RPP designation or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Cityview

Job description

REPORTS TO: Manager of Development Planning

LOCATION: Initial placement – Paris Customer Service Office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Urban and Rural Land Use Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible, relevant municipal planning experience.
• Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), or eligibility to obtain membership.
• Experience and/or ability to represent the County as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
• Experience interpreting and applying applicable legislation, standards, and guidelines including the Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Agricultural Guidelines, Municipal Act, Condominium Act, Official Plan, Zoning, Municipal By-Laws, Community Planning Permit System (CPPS), etc.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex development applications and planning development and policy projects.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to Council and public bodies.
• Proven computer skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint Excel) Bluebeam and Cityview
• Demonstrated safe work practices.
• Ability to travel for site visits and between County offices and facilities as required

Assets:

• Working knowledge of environmental and agricultural planning framework.
• Experience with Community Planning Permit Systems (CPPS), including the administration, review, and implementation

Duties:

• Provide professional planning services and expert advice to the public, development industry, Council, committees, and internal departments.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on a variety of planning applications, including Community Planning Permit, Consents, Minor Variances, Zoning By-law, Official Plan, Site Plan, Plans of Subdivision, Block Plans and Secondary plans.
• Interpret and apply provincial legislation, municipal by-laws, official plan policies, and planning standards to support sound land use planning decisions.
• Prepare and present professional planning reports, recommendations, and correspondence for Council, committees, public meetings, and stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the review of complex development applications and negotiate related conditions and agreements.
• Provide technical advice on the development, implementation, and interpretation of planning policies, guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Represent the County at public meetings, community consultations, Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings, and other forums as required.
• Mentor and support Planning Division staff, fostering collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, consultants, agencies, residents, and government partners.
• Assist with departmental budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $95,022 - $111,166 (Grade 8) 35 hours per week

The application deadline is 9:00 a.m. on October 27, 2026

Date of Posting: October 16, 2026

The County of Brant is committed to accessible recruitment practices. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.