Junior Planner, Development

Reports To:

Manager of Development Planning

Initial Placement – Paris Customer Service Office

• Post-secondary diploma in Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning or related field.
• Two (2) years relevant work experience, in a planning, building and/or engineering related setting.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, report writing, communication, presentation, conflict resolution skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of zoning by-laws, municipal planning processes, planning principles and applicable legislation (including Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement and Guidelines).
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy skills and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential information.
• Proficient in Adobe Reader and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
• Advanced time management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Demonstrated safe work practices.
• Valid G driver’s license and/or the ability to travel for site visits and between County offices and facilities as required.

• Experience working within a Planning Division in a municipal setting.
• Membership, or candidate membership, in Ontario Professional Planning Institute (OPPI) and/or Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT).
• Experience utilizing City View software or similar electronic planning/ building permit processing software.

• Provide technical interpretation, advice, and recommendation for all planning applications including consent, minor variances, zoning amendments, site plan control and related agreements.
• To provide technical advice and information on review, development and implementation of new guidelines, policies, regulations and standards which affect the Provincial and County planning program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

$68,760 - $80,426 (Grade
5) 35 hours per week

The Final date to receive applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026

Date of Posting:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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