The Town of East Gwillimbury is growing its heritage capacity to support East Gwillimbury’s heritage ambitions.
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic planning professional to play a prominent and direct role that will shape the future of our community. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with local as well as private-sector and community contributors. Bringing your superior planning and project leadership skills, the successful candidate will guide heritage projects through key planning stages, alongside a vibrant and progressive team.
This position offers an exciting and meaningful opportunity to apply your expertise on initiatives of municipal importance, while contributing to East Gwillimbury’s continued growth and innovation.
Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Director of Planning Policy and Growth Management, the primary focus of this position is to provide planning expertise in land use planning and assist the Development Services management team with all heritage planning activity and policy development, the preparation of reports related to planning applications, answering planning and development related enquiries, and assisting in the maintenance of records and planning-related information.
Key responsibilities include:
prepare Planning Recommendation Reports for Council, Committee of the Whole Council and Committee of Adjustment
assess development proposals in the context of local and provincial policies
act as project manager for various development applications and policy projects as assigned
prepare records and notices as required by the legislative requirements of the Planning Act
review and analyze all types of development proposals (applications, supporting documentation and reports)
prepare general correspondence relating to planning applications and development enquiries
prepare by-laws, official plan amendments, site plan, subdivision and other development agreements.
other planning related duties assigned by management
The preferred candidate will have a university degree in Urban Planning or related discipline, membership or qualification for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)/Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation, and at least 3 years of experience in a planning environment. The candidate will also have:
demonstrated experience in land-use and policy planning in an urban growth environment
demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the Planning Act, Ontario Heritage Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Places to Grow Act, the Greenbelt Plan & Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, other relevant legislation/regulations/guidelines and policy initiatives, urban planning principles and practices, and Ontario Land Tribunal processes
As a leader in modernization, innovation, and creativity, East Gwillimbury is proud to be selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025.?Located along Highway 404 in northern York Region, East Gwillimbury is a premier centre for growth within the GTA and is also Canada’s fastest-growing municipality (based on 2021 Census data). EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work.
The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Town of East Gwillimbury will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Town’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection.
As Canada’s fastest growing municipality (based on 2021 Census data), the Town of East Gwillimbury is located along Highway 404 in northern York Region and is as a premier center for growth within the GTA. We are proud of our award-winning focus on modernization, innovation, and creativity. Those joining Team EG will use that lens to help shape our growing community. As an Employee Recommended Workplace, employees enjoy a number of benefits including; competitive wages, employee assistance program, social and wellness committees, access to outdoor seating areas and numerous trails which allow you to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work. Come join our team and see the EG difference!
