Planner I – Community Planning

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Job :
Planner I – Community Planning

Union:

CUPE Local 5167

Job Description  #:1207

Close date:4:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 2, 2026.

Vacancy type:

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address.

External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed.

Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to the Program Lead, Community Planning, the Planner I translates technical components of new and emerging theories and concepts into practical community/neighbourhood plan policy applications. The Planner I will:

research evidence, best practices and theory for application in community and secondary planning;

lead community consultation processes and supervise project consultants; and

provide policy interpretation, make presentations, develop partnerships, act as a departmental representative on projects, and respond to

Prepare new Secondary Plans or area specific land use plans and review existing plans, policies and mapping, in coordination with other departments, agencies and stakeholders.

Determine compliance of capital works, local improvements and development applications with Neighbourhood Plans and Secondary Plans.

Develop study frameworks and prepare terms of references for projects, such as policy initiatives, Zoning By-law regulations/uses, and other land use/development planning related matters for various geographic scales to be undertaken by staff or consultants.

Undertake project management tasks for projects, including establishing and directing project teams in task coordination and project deliverables; monitor and report on projects.

Undertake and/or coordinate research, surveys and studies by collecting, evaluating, summarizing and reporting on data; compile and analyse information from various sources; identify and evaluate alternatives, formulate conclusions to balance competing interests including planning and municipal objectives; prepare and present recommendations for consideration by Committees and City Council.

Conduct site inspections; take notes and photographs to ensure accurate assessments of sites/areas.

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, develop inter-departmental partnerships, and build commitment.

Develop, coordinate and/or lead public engagement processes such as public information meetings, open houses and stakeholder/neighbourhood meetings. Summarize and report on the outcomes of the public engagement process.

Liaise and develop positive working relationships with applicants, developers, the public, elected officials, other departments, community groups and/or government agencies on planning related matters; analyse and report on information received and maintain sources such as key contacts and information sources.

Review, provide comments and recommendations on reports, studies, proposals, planning policy documents and federal, provincial or municipal planning documents to evaluate impacts on planning and development in the City of Hamilton.

Compose correspondence such as memorandums, letters on planning related matters to management, other staff, area residents, elected officials, public agencies, developers and consultants.

Provide planning support and expertise to junior planners as required.

Periodically oversee and provide planning support and expertise to students; recommend the hiring of and evaluate students working in Sustainable Communities section.

Prepare, coordinate and present evidence as an expert witness at hearings, such as…