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Junior Development Planner
Town of Fort Erie
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Posted: 21-Jan-26
Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,304 - $96,364
Categories:
Municipality
Posting Type:
Job Posting
RPP Designation:
N/A
Internal Number: #06-2026
Fort Erie bridges big city entrepreneurial opportunities with small-town charm and lifestyle. Quality of life is incomparable with its strong values, a dynamic work environment and easy access to modern amenities complemented by small-town ambience, warmth and welcome. Along with an array of historical sites, natural beauty and beaches, recreational trails, excellent fishing, birding and cycling, and a gateway to Buffalo via the Peace Bridge, Fort Erie has so much to offer!
The Town of Fort Erie is a diverse and welcoming community. Come join our team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers and put your mark on something that is exciting and rewarding. We are recruiting people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve prosperity.
The Junior Development Planner will process development applications, prepare planning documents and provide planning information to municipal staff, Council, developers, stakeholders and the public; support long-range and policy planning activities as required.
The ideal candidate will have successfully completed a University Degree in Planning or related field, has two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a similar role, and has a Membership or eligibility for membership with Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). They will also have applied, technical knowledge of applicable/related planning legislation/regulations, provincial and regional guidelines and policies and local by-laws.
Compensation includes an annual salary of $80,304 - $96,364 (2025 salary range) and includes a comprehensive health, benefit and pension package.
Fort Erie: A Community for Everyone
The deadline for receiving applications is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. For more information and to apply for this position please visit www.forterie.ca.
The Town of Fort Erie is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available to candidates upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those advancing through the recruitment process will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine employment suitability.
Department: Planning, Building and -By-law Services
Division: Development Approvals
Reports to: Manager of Development Approvals
Position Objective
Process development applications, prepare planning documents and provide planning information to municipal staff, Council, developers, stakeholders and the public; support long-range and policy planning activities as required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Contribute to a wide range of minor development applications such as Zoning By-law amendments, Official Plan amendments, plans of subdivision, plans of condominium, deeming by-laws, part lot control, site plans, consents and minor variances; prepare associated reports, by-laws and comments.
Ensure proper circulation and publication of applications in accordance with legislated notice requirements; consult with internal departments, external agencies, stakeholders and the public; coordinate/attend open houses and public meetings.
Assist with research and preparation of special studies related to land development matters including but not limited to; the review and implementation of Provincial Policy Statements; review of the Zoning By-law; review of the development process, site plans and subdivision design.
Act as liaison between Planning and Development Services and other internal departments, developers, external agencies, stakeholders and the public on development applications and land use projects; contribute to preparation of/prepare correspondence for the Supervisor, Manager and Director.
Respond to enquiries from internal departments, the public and stakeholders; interpret, apply and explain the Zoning By-law, Official Plan and other land use planning policies;
Provide expert planning evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings.
Coordinate the work of the various Committees and other committees/working groups as assigned.
Coordinate the pre-consultation process.
Assist with the storage and retrieval of electronic planning data.
Make presentations on Planning matters at Council and committee.
Education & Experience
University Degree in Planning or related field
Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
Membership or eligibility for membership with Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
Knowledge
Applied, technical knowledge of applicable/related planning legislation/regulations, provincial and regional guidelines and policies and local by-laws
Applied, technical knowledge of MS Office, digital imaging, database and presentation software applications
Applied, technical knowledge of the development process
Technical knowledge of public notification/consultation process
Technical knowledge of built/cultural heritage resources
Knowledge of local government
Knowledge of routine office procedures, practices and equipment
Knowledge of customer service
Knowledge of project management
General knowledge of Natural Heritage and its impact on development
Skills & Ability
Understand, interpret and remain appraised of changing legislative and regulatory requirements
Research and analytical skills
Organizational skills
Collaboration and networking skills
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, listening, presentation, public speaking)
Accept direction and complete tasks as assigned with limited supervision
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Sound decision-making ability
Conceptual thinking and creativity
Concern for quality and standards
Initiative
Customer focus
Time Management Skills
Supervision
N/A
Work Demands
Makes specialized decisions
Undertake a number of assignments simultaneously
Complete projects within municipal and provincial timeframes
Ingenuity or creativity applied on a routine basis
Work with confidential information
Moderate direct supervision
Requires considerable attention, sometimes for a long duration
Regular contact across departments and outside the organization; conducts meetings in person with public and stakeholders; some contact with politicians
Evening meetings as necessary
Typical office environment; occasional outdoor work
Errors in judgment or interpretation may result in increased cost, inconvenience, inefficiencies, failure to meet Corporate goals
Fort Erie bridges big city entrepreneurial opportunities with small-town charm and lifestyle. Quality of life is incomparable with its strong values, a dynamic work environment and easy access to modern amenities complemented by small-town ambience, warmth and welcome. Along with an array of historical sites, natural beauty and beaches, recreational trails, excellent fishing, birding and cycling, and a gateway to Buffalo via the Peace Bridge, Fort Erie has so much to offer!
The Town of Fort Erie is a diverse and welcoming community. Come join our team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers and put your mark on something that is exciting and rewarding. We are recruiting people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve prosperity.