Planner - with Growth Opportunities

We are on the lookout for a capable Planner to join our diverse team at City of Mississauga in Mississauga, ON.
Growing your career as a Full Time Planner is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in project management, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Planner at City of Mississauga today!

Req ID: 22382
Vacancy Type: Temporary 
Contract Duration: 2 years
Number of Positions: 1  
Closing Date: 11/02/2022

Job Summary

 

Provide professional planning advice and recommendations to all levels of City staff, levels of government, affected agencies and departments, the public and all other stakeholders, tribunals and courts to guide the growth and development of the City of Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Provide professional planning advice and recommendations to public agencies, consultants, elected officials, staff, residents, special interest groups, and/or the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
• Research, prepare reports, manage work plans and present recommendations on special projects
• Review, analyze, develop and advise on policies
• Input into annual budget process
• Comply with relevant City policies
• Provide ad hoc assistance on projects/initiatives within the unit/team
• Use information that is stored within the unit/team and/or available without special authorization

Skills and Qualifications

 

• University graduate – Urban Planning, Geography, Transportation Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a planning/project management role 
• Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) preferred
• Microsoft Office software and appropriate City programs
• May require occasional lifting equipment for meetings, standing long periods of time and walking at site visits
• Exposure to computer keyboards and screens. Primarily office environment with occasional site visits

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 45.87 - $ 61.16
Hours of Work: 35 
Work Location: Civic Centre 
Organization Unit: P&B/Development North 
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Develop & Design Division , Development North 
Non-Union/Union: Non Union 

 

COVID-19 Update: As per the City’s Employee Recruitment Policy, all external candidates (including previously employed individuals) must show their Fully Vaccinated Confirmation or apply for and receive confirmation of a creed or medical exemption from the City before their first day.A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.     

 

 

 

Benefits of working as a Planner in Mississauga, ON:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package