Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning

The Corporation of the Town of Midland invites applications for the position of

Planner

(permanent full-time, 35 hours per week)

Join our innovative team of collaborators who are passionate about providing exceptional municipal services to our community. We strive to help our employees reach their professional goals through rewarding projects, collaborative team environments, and professional development. The Town of Midland is committed to increasing overall employee health and wellness and we are dedicated to supporting flexibility and providing employees with a better work-life balance.

We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the Town.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

This IBEW Local 636 union position is an existing vacancy and offers competitive total compensation including hiring hourly wage rate of $37.97, 35 hours per week ($69,110.54 annually), with a salary range up to $47.47 ($86,388.18 annually), OMERS pension, 8 paid sick days and 18 discretionary paid days per year. Per the Collective Agreement, IBEW members have first consideration.

This posting closes on Sunday, September 27, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

Under the direction of the Manager, Planning Services, the Planner is responsible for a broad range of duties including, but not limited to, the review, circulation, and processing of policy and development applications under the Planning Act, authoring staff reports, issuing compliance letters, and preparing development agreements. The Planner is responsible for zoning review for building permits and responding to daily customer/resident inquiries.

This role will also be responsible for assisting in strategic land use planning initiatives and conducting research. Finally, the Planner will assist in or be responsible for the processing of Committee of Adjustment applications.

• Review and process Pre-Submission Review Applications for proposed Planning Act Applications. This includes preparing the Record of Pre-submission Review, to identify the reports, studies, and drawings to be submitted as part of a Complete Application, as well as hosting Pre-Submission Review meetings.
• Review and process Planning Act applications such as Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, Site Plan Control, Part Lot Control, Lifting of Holding Symbol, Minor Variance, and Consent to Sever.
• Evaluate reports, studies, and drawings for consistency or compliance with applicable provincial and upper-tier policies, regulations, or legislation. Conduct site visits as required to verify reports and investigate planning context.
• Prepare presentations and staff reports to articulate a planning opinion and recommendation regarding the approval/refusal/deferral of Planning Act applications, including applications to the Committee of Adjustment.
• Prepare and present professional planning evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Provide input on the preparation of special studies related to development planning issues and municipal policy or by-law changes including general amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law where necessary.
• Review Building Permit applications for compliance with Zoning By-law.
• Administer requirements of the Planning Act, including circulating forms and Notices.
• Prepare Compliance letters.
• Assist the Executive Director and Manager with the collection and analysis of research information for strategic land use planning initiatives or economic development.
• Attend internal/corporate meetings, participate in public engagement events, and represent the municipality at external meetings and events.
• Develop, lead, and participate in public engagement and consultation events for Planning Act applications as well as strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the maintenance and consolidation of planning documents.
• Assist the Executive Director, Community and Growth and Manager, Planning Services with economic development initiatives.
• Review and prepare responses to information requests from local and provincial planning authorities on planning matters.
• Assist Municipal Law Enforcement with investigations as it relates to compliance with Town By-laws.

• Maintain effective and co-operative liaison with developers, professional consultants, Council members, municipal staff and…