Senior Planner

About the Township Nestled along the trails, shoreline and beautiful hills of Simcoe County, the growing municipality of the Township of Oro-Medonte offers a unique experience to work, live and play. Built on the care for our land and community, the Township leads with a people first mindset, seeking opportunities to continually improve our commitment to deliver exceptional public services, improve our ways of working, and support our team’s development. About the Role The Township of Oro-Medonte is seeking applicants to fill the up to 14-month full-time contract position of Senior Planner. Reporting to the Manager, Planning Services, the Senior Planner will be responsible for providing advice and interpretation associated with the processing of planning and development applications in The Township of Oro-Medonte as it relates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law. Highlights of key responsibilities include: * Act as Secretary-Treasurer for the Development Services Committee; * Provide guidance and information to developers, citizens, agencies, and other stakeholders regarding the Township of Oro-Medonte planning process, official plan policies, zoning by-law provisions, approved Council policies, and implementation mechanisms; * Process and analyze development applications, conducts required site visits, prepare and present planning presentations at public meetings, and prepare related Planning reports for Committee and Council agendas; * Coordinates the evaluation, refinement and implementation of development proposals. This position will be assigned to a higher proportion of applications that are of considerable scale and complexity * Conduct research and prepare special policy studies regarding long range land use, secondary plans, and special study areas; * Monitor Provincial initiatives in planning policy and report to the Manager and Director as required; * Oversee the circulation of assigned Planning applications and collections of comments from the Senior Management Team and all applicable outside agencies; and responsible for the compilation of data for Manager/Director’s review; schedule associated public meetings and oversee the distribution of notices of public meetings and adoptions in accordance with the appropriate Provincial regulations under the directions of the Manager/Director; Please refer to the Senior Planner job description for further information. WHAT YOU BRING The ideal candidate must have knowledge of planning, acquired through a University Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, or related discipline and a full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, as well as a Registered Professional Planners (RPP) designation. Additionally, the successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, preferably in a municipal environment. A satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Background Check are required for this role. WHAT WE OFFER This non-union, bargaining-exempt position offers a salary commensurate with experience and education (2026 annual salary range of $97,021 - $117,930). The Township of Oro-Medonte is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in equity, inclusion, and respect. APPLICATION DEADLINE If you are interested in joining our team of dedicated municipal professionals, we encourage you to submit your application through our Township’s website via the link below by 4:30 p.m. on September 15, 2026. The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the Township of Oro-Medonte’s People and Culture Department if you require any accommodation to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected pursuant to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of the candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the People and Culture Department.

The Senior Planner provides expert advice on planning and development applications while ensuring compliance with the Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws. They also manage complex development proposals, conduct land use research, and facilitate public meetings for the Township.

Candidates must hold a University Degree in Urban Planning or a related field and possess a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation. A minimum of five years of experience, preferably in a municipal setting, is required.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Urban Planning
• Zoning By-Law Interpretation
• Development Application Processing
• Official Plan Policy
• Land Use Research
• Public Meeting Presentation
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Coordination
• Policy Analysis
• Municipal Planning
• Environmental Studies
• Policy Studies
• Planning
• Research
• Management
• Land Use
• Planning Permission
• Presentations
• Public Service
• Team Building
• Collections

• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Management & Leadership
• Planner
• Scheduler / Operations Coordinator
• Stock Clerks
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week