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This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall, 426 Brant Street. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

As part of a team striving to achieve the City's land use and growth objectives, this position is responsible for undertaking planning work to provide an advanced level of planning knowledge and expertise assisting with formulating long-range plans, policies and strategic initiatives. 

This position is responsible for authoring reports and recommendations to Council on matters relating to the City’s land use policy, development applications, Official Plan amendments, rezoning and subdivision applications. This includes general Official Plan amendments and reviewing and making recommendations on policy initiatives of senior levels of government.

• Function as a member of the Policy and Community Team to provide strategic planning advice related to policy directions and planning studies completed in support of development proposals and applications.
• Undertake, co-ordinate or review studies, research projects and data analysis relating to land use, environmental assessments, delegated approvals, secondary plans, feasibility and market studies, demographics and other statistical analysis related to land use policy issues, including agency circulation, public consultation and monitoring of status, and where necessary, prepare reports and recommendations for the consideration of Committee and Council.
• Ensure compliance of recommendations, decisions and actions within the framework of Provincial planning legislation, Regional and City Official Plans, regulatory approvals and other relevant documents.
• Provide assistance and advice to other planners on policy proposals and development applications, including proposals for Official Plan and Zoning amendments, plans of subdivision, condominium, minor variance, consents and site plan.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for consideration by Committee/Council.
• Monitor, evaluate and respond to existing and emerging Provincial, Regional and other planning initiatives. 
• Prepare study terms of reference and manage technical consultants related to matters such as land use, urban design, green infrastructure, land market and economics, transit/transportation, demographics, natural heritage, and servicing.
• Provide planning advice and responds to inquiries from the public, development industry, various levels of government, media, staff, applicants and elected officials with respect to planning matters and other planning issues.
• Appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals to give expert evidence on the City's behalf as it relates to planning matters.
• Participate on Division and Corporate project teams.
• Assist in implementing the City's Strategic Plan.

University degree (4 year) in Planning or related field, plus membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or equivalent; 4 years relevant professional planning work experience at the municipal level; At least one year of policy planning experience; and a strong working knowledge of computer applications, spreadsheets and databases.

Salary - $82,534 - $103,168 (Grade 10 – Under Review)

Closing Date September 27, 2023

To apply, please visit www.burlington.ca/careers and click on “View Jobs”. Please note that applications are only accepted online. If you require assistance, please contact Human Resources at 905-335-7602.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.