Junior Planner, Community Initiatives
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Contract (Full Time) (Fixed Term)
Closing Date:
September 5, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$74,741.00 - $93,426.00
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract: 6-Month Contract/Job-Rotation
Department: Community Planning
Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall, 426 Brant Street, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective January 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor, Community Initiatives, this position is responsible for supporting planning work and assisting the team with formulating long-range plans, policies and strategic initiatives in alignment with Provincial and Regional policies and plans. Supports community engagement on planning policy projects and recommendations to senior management and Council. This position is responsible for supporting the implementation of a Community Planning Permit System.
Responsibilities
- Function as a member of the Policy and Community Team to provide strategic planning advice related to policy directions and planning studies completed in support of development proposals and applications.
- Support the undertaking, coordination or review of studies, research projects with a focus on data analysis relating to land use, environmental assessments, delegated approvals, secondary plans, feasibility and market studies, demographics and other statistical analysis related to land use policy issues, including agency circulation, and public consultation.
- Ensure compliance of recommendations, decisions and actions within the framework of Provincial planning legislation, Regional and City Official Plans, regulatory approvals and other relevant documents.
- Provides assistance and advice to other planners on policy proposals and development applications, including proposals for Official Plan and Zoning amendments, Community Planning Permit applications, plans of subdivision, condominium, minor variance, consents and site plan.
• Support in the preparation of reports and public presentations through Council workshops, Committee of the Whole, Council, and advisory committees. • Monitor, evaluate and respond to existing and emerging Provincial, Regional and other planning initiatives.
- Provide planning advice and responds to inquiries from the public, development industry, various levels of government, staff, applicants and elected officials with respect to planning matters and other planning issues.
- Participate on Department and Corporate project teams.
- Assist in implementing the City's Strategic Plan.
Requirements
University degree (4 year) in Planning or related field; Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or equivalent is considered an asset. Up to 2 years relevant professional planning work experience at the municipal level with at least 1 year of policy planning experience would be considered an asset; familiarity with the Planning Act, other Planning legislation and development processes; and a strong working knowledge of computer applications, spreadsheets and databases an asset.
This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
Junior Planner, Community Initiatives
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Contract (Full Time) (Fixed Term)
Closing Date:
September 5, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$74,741.00 - $93,426.00
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract: 6-Month Contract/Job-Rotation
Department: Community Planning
Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall, 426 Brant Street, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective January 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor, Community Initiatives, this position is responsible for supporting planning work and assisting the team with formulating long-range plans, policies and strategic initiatives in alignment with Provincial and Regional policies and plans. Supports community engagement on planning policy projects and recommendations to senior management and Council. This position is responsible for supporting the implementation of a Community Planning Permit System.
Responsibilities
- Function as a member of the Policy and Community Team to provide strategic planning advice related to policy directions and planning studies completed in support of development proposals and applications.
- Support the undertaking, coordination or review of studies, research projects with a focus on data analysis relating to land use, environmental assessments, delegated approvals, secondary plans, feasibility and market studies, demographics and other statistical analysis related to land use policy issues, including agency circulation, and public consultation.
- Ensure compliance of recommendations, decisions and actions within the framework of Provincial planning legislation, Regional and City Official Plans, regulatory approvals and other relevant documents.
- Provides assistance and advice to other planners on policy proposals and development applications, including proposals for Official Plan and Zoning amendments, Community Planning Permit applications, plans of subdivision, condominium, minor variance, consents and site plan.
• Support in the preparation of reports and public presentations through Council workshops, Committee of the Whole, Council, and advisory committees. • Monitor, evaluate and respond to existing and emerging Provincial, Regional and other planning initiatives.
- Provide planning advice and responds to inquiries from the public, development industry, various levels of government, staff, applicants and elected officials with respect to planning matters and other planning issues.
- Participate on Department and Corporate project teams.
- Assist in implementing the City's Strategic Plan.
Requirements
University degree (4 year) in Planning or related field; Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or equivalent is considered an asset. Up to 2 years relevant professional planning work experience at the municipal level with at least 1 year of policy planning experience would be considered an asset; familiarity with the Planning Act, other Planning legislation and development processes; and a strong working knowledge of computer applications, spreadsheets and databases an asset.
This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.