Senior Planner: Lead Growth & Policy Impact

City of Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

EFAP and wellness programs

Leadership development and tuition

Recognition and staff events

Job summary

City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Senior Planner to apply expert planning knowledge to complex development matters that shape our neighbourhoods and community spaces. You’ll provide senior-level guidance on development approvals, policy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement to support responsible growth and informed decisions.

This role emphasizes leadership, technical direction, and collaboration with developers, city departments, elected officials, and the public, driving sound planning

Qualifications

• Four-year Honours Degree in Land Use Planning or related discipline.
• Minimum four years of land use planning experience in municipal setting.
• Extensive knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act and provincial legislation.
• Ability to provide senior-level technical direction to staff.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level planning advice on complex development proposals.
• Assist with planning policy matters and community development initiatives.
• Evaluate proposals and support decisions for responsible growth.
• Lead and mentor Planning staff and coordinate teams.
• Represent Planning Services on committees and with external partners.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Honours Degree in Land Use Planning

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Senior Planner to apply expert planning knowledge to complex development matters that shape our neighbourhoods and community spaces. You’ll provide senior-level guidance on development approvals, policy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement to support responsible growth and informed decisions.

This role emphasizes leadership, technical direction, and collaboration with developers, city departments, elected officials, and the public, driving sound planning