Senior Planner: Development Lead & Mentor (On-Site)

County of Wellington; Guelph; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

OMERS pension

Three weeks vacation; paid parking

Job summary

County of Wellington in Guelph, Ontario, seeks a Senior Planner (Development) to lead processing and review of development applications. You will coordinate peer reviews, prepare planning reports, and defend positions at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings when needed.

The role requires coordination with area municipalities and partners, mentoring junior staff, and occasional travel to fulfill duties. A strong planning background and OPPI designation are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year University Degree from a recognized Planning programme or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience or equivalent in municipal land use planning with policy experience.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation with OPPI in good standing, or eligible for such designation.
• Working knowledge of the Planning Act, regulations, and provincial planning policy.
• Experience writing and presenting planning reports to councils and committees.
• Rural and small-town planning experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with officials, public, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop mapping.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present reports with professional opinion on major Official Plan Amendments and related applications.
• Manage complex development files including consents, rezonings, variances, subdivisions, and site plans.
• Serve as consulting planner for local municipalities on planning matters.
• Interpret provincial plans and policy, and respond to municipalities.
• Provide evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings when required.
• Mentor junior planners and supervise Planning Co-op students.
• Participate in municipal and regional committees and public meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Public interaction

Microsoft Office

Desktop mapping

Education

Four-year University Degree in Planning or related discipline

OPPI RPP designation or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Desktop mapping

Job description

County of Wellington in Guelph, Ontario, seeks a Senior Planner (Development) to lead processing and review of development applications. You will coordinate peer reviews, prepare planning reports, and defend positions at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings when needed.

The role requires coordination with area municipalities and partners, mentoring junior staff, and occasional travel to fulfill duties. A strong planning background and OPPI designation are essential.