BASIC FUNCTION

Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Environment or the Manager of Development Planning, the Planner is responsible for assisting the public and local municipalities in the processing of development proposals such as official plan amendments, subdivisions, condominiums, and consent applications. The Planner is also required to prepare reports on zoning by-laws or amendments, minor variances and site plan control applications. The Planner is also responsible for the provision of local planning services and preparing or assisting with special projects undertaken by the Department. The Planner is to provide advice and assistance to Councils, committees, and others with respect to land use planning and environmental policies.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and present reports, with professional opinion recommendations on zoning by-law amendments, minor variances and site plan control. 
• Prepare and present consent reports and appear at Land Division Committee meetings.
• Prepare reports with professional opinion recommendations on Official Plan Amendments, Subdivisions, Condominiums and Part Lot Control as may be required on occasion.
• Provide planning consulting services to local municipalities in Wellington County on various planning matters.  
• Attend and make presentations to local councils and committees related to planning issues and trends.
• Responsible for the updating and maintaining local zoning by-laws.
• Interpret provincial policies, official plans and zoning by-laws. 
• Prepare for and provide evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings when required.
• Other duties as assigned by senior management.