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Employment Opportunity – Land Use Planner

The deadline to apply is April 7, 2023 at 3:00pm.
March 13, 2023

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane

Employment Opportunity - Land Use Planner
Posting Details
Job Title
Land Use Planner
Department
Planning and Development
Location
Cochrane, Ontario
Immediate Supervisor
Chief Administration Officer
Rate of Pay
$75,171 to $84, 594 per year
Benefits
Hours of Work
40 hours per week
Position Status
Temporary Full-time – 14 to 18 months
Application Deadline
April 7, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Job Summary

Reporting to the CAO, the Planner will be responsible for all matters under the Planning Act such as consents, minor variances, zoning, official plan amendments, plans of subdivision, site planning, public inquires, and pre-consultations to processing complete applications. They will ensure that all inquiries, proposals, and applications are moving forward promptly and according to legislative requirements and the Town’s planning and economic development strategy.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Post secondary degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience of related experience in a land use planning office environment.
  • Eligible for membership with OPPI, OAA and/or OALA.
  • Occasional evening and weekend meetings.
  • Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and the ability to review projects from a CPTED and accessibility perspective, an asset.
  • LEED an asset.
Requirements & Responsibilities

Please see the Land Use Planner Job Description for the complete requirements and responsibilities for this position.

Additional Details

We encourage qualified candidates to email their resume and cover letter to HR@cochraneontario.com on or before April 7th, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Please write “Land Use Planner” in the subject line.

The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA). If you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call (705) 272-4361.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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