Senior Planner (Two Positions)

City of Cambridge Ontario; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cambridge is seeking two permanent Senior Planner positions in the Planning Services Division of the Planning and Growth Department. You will manage complex development proposals, provide expert planning advice to Council and staff, and represent the City as an expert witness before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

You will also coordinate multidisciplinary reviews, lead process improvements, and mentor planning staff, with annual salary in the established Grade 14 range and

Qualifications

• Progressive planning experience (4–6 years)
• Membership in CIP and OPPI and RPP certification required
• Valid G driver's license preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage development planning applications (OPA, ZBA, Plans of Subdivision, Plans of Condominium, complex Site Plans).
• Review applications for completeness and planning merit; coordinate circulation; prepare recommendations, reports and conditions of approval.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and facilitate resolution of issues among applicants, agencies and City departments.
• Ensure notices and public consultations are completed as per Planning Act and City procedures.
• Interpret and apply Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and provincial guidelines to evaluate proposals and provide planning advice.
• Prepare planning documents for Council adoption or execution and provide guidance to staff and public.

Education

Bachelor-level Planning degree or equivalent

Registered Professional Planner (RPP)

CIP and OPPI memberships required

Job description

Job Profile

There are two permanent openings for the above position within the Planning Services Division of the Planning and Growth Department available immediately. Reporting to the Manager of Development Planning, this position is responsible for the following duties:

What you will be doing

• Manage assigned development planning applications, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, Plans of Condominium, and complex Site Plan applications.
• Review and evaluate development applications for completeness and planning merit; coordinate circulation to internal departments and external agencies; identify, analyze, and resolve planning issues; and prepare professional recommendations, reports, and conditions of approval for Committees and Council in accordance with sound planning principles and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary review processes and facilitate resolution of complex issues and competing interests among applicants, stakeholders, agencies, and City departments.
• Ensure statutory notice requirements and public consultation processes are completed in accordance with the Planning Act and City procedures.
• Interpret and apply the City's Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Provincial Planning Statement, and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines to evaluate development proposals and provide professional planning advice.
• Prepare planning-related legal and approval documents, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, subdivision and condominium agreements, and other documents required for Council adoption or execution.
• Provide professional planning advice and guidance to Council, senior management, staff, applicants, developers, consultants, realtors, agencies, and members of the public.
• Attend and present at Council, Committee, public information, neighbourhood, stakeholder, and agency meetings to provide planning advice, communicate recommendations, and facilitate discussion on development applications and planning initiatives.
• Represent the City as an expert planning witness before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and participate in related hearings, mediations, and case preparation.
• Participate in planning policy and special project initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including updates to development review procedures and lead implementation of process improvements.
• Serve as a key liaison between City departments, external agencies, consultants, and stakeholders to support effective communication and coordination throughout the development review process.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to planning staff, and act as a resource within the Development Planning team.
• Provide back-up support to the Manager of Development Planning, as required.

Education

Undergraduate Level - Four years or equivalent in Planning or Similar

Experience and Knowledge

• Four to six years progressive planning experience. Expertise in Urban Design preferred.
• Possession of current memberships in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute are required, along with a Registered Professional Planner

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Valid G driver's license.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

The Senior Planner position is within Grade 14 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an annual salary range of $109,819 to $116,698. Comprehensive Benefits Package and OMERS Pension Plan included.

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however, currently are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings as required.

This posting will close on September 23, 2026.

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We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [e-mail] to make your needs known in advance.

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