Planner

Job Description

Planner, Planning & Development

Vacancy: Yes

Posting #: CUPE-2025-60                                

Posting Period: November 5 – 19, 2025      

Employer Group: CUPE local 4700 (Haldimand)

Reporting to: Supervisor, Planning & Development 

Grade: 8

Wage Range Hourly: $32.446 - $37.560

Position Status: Permanent full-time

Work Hours per Week: 35

Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)

Core Competencies

• Initiative 
• Project Management 
• Interpersonal Communications 
• Collaborative Skills
• Digital Literacy 

Position Summary

Represent the County in the provision of professional planning services to members of the Public.  Additionally, conduct research and analysis required to provide professional advice and recommendations relating to land development, long range planning and policy development that ensures the quality of life in Haldimand County is sustained and / or improved. As well as ensure compliance with relative Provincial Legislation and Municipal by-laws, policies and processes related to the services and advice provided.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

• University Degree, four years or equivalent (Planning or related field i.e. geography, environmental studies)
• Plus member or candidate member in good standing of Canadian Institute of Planners (C.I.P.) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in the Province of Ontario is preferred .

Experience

• Minimum one year related experience

Knowledge/Skills

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Corporate

• Maintain and foster corporate goals by ensuring public access to and participation in the planning process.
• Research and prepare reports and / or assist in the preparation of long range planning studies related to planning and development issues as well as economic development issues.

People

• Assist County solicitor in preparation to cross examine witness(es) at OLT hearing(s) when and if required.
• Provide advice and information to municipal staff including Building Inspectors and By-law Enforcement Officers.
• Develop and maintain public awareness for the various land use policies, always being receptive and responsive to public feedback including representing the Municipality at public gatherings, e.g. Chamber of Commerce, BIA meetings, schools, etc.

Timeline

• Conduct site inspections as needed 

Functional

• Undertake the evaluation and provide feedback of development initiatives / proposals ensuring compliance with Municipal and Provincial policies and regulations utilizing professional judgement and planning principles.
• Review, process and evaluate development applications and reports, provide professional planning opinions or recommendations to senior staff and Council.
• Prepare and present reports relating to planning proposals and issues and make recommendations (which may include conditions of approval) to Committee of Adjustment, Committee and Council.
• Attend meetings to provide and receive information relative to development proposals when and as required.
• Provide support and research assistance on issue-specific and general policy initiatives.
  Assist in the preparation of peer reviews; of terms of reference documents; and, other aspects of study / project to be undertaken.
• Monitor the Zoning By-Law and Official Plan for any inconsistencies and ensure those identified are addressed and corrected during the appropriate review.
• Assist in developing and implementing community engagement strategies.
• Conduct statistical analysis; long-range planning; economic studies.
• Develop and maintain related databases.
• Undertake tasks / work assignments as directed by the Supervisor or Manager.

Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.