POSITION: Policy Planner (Competition #2025-96)

LOCATION: Oxford County Administration Building

REPORTING TO: Manager of Planning Policy

UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union

VACANCY REASON: Existing Vacancy

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provides professional planning support for the County’s long-range planning/land use policy program, including conducting and/or assisting with: policy research, development, consultation, and report writing; Official Plan Reviews and amendments; secondary plans; policy related zoning updates; policy related area/special studies etc.

Provides professional planning advice and direction to County and Area Municipal Councils/staff and other stakeholders on a broad range of Provincial and Municipal land use policy considerations (e.g. growth management/housing, natural and built environment, agriculture, cultural heritage etc.). May also assist with development review, including the review and processing of development applications made under the Planning Act and Condominium Act, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Post-secondary education in Land Use Planning, Geography, or related field.
• Registered Professional Planner, or eligible for full membership, with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planning.
• Demonstrated land use planning experience in a municipal environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Highly developed research and analytical skills and report writing capability.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario Land Tribunal policies, practices, and decisions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently.
• Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with the public, development industry, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office and Geographic Information System software or applications.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and the ability to travel as required.