Peterborough is a vibrant mid-size city conveniently located 90 minutes from Ontario’s economic engine, Toronto, three hours from the nation’s capital in Ottawa, and on the doorstep of The Kawarthas, one of Ontario’s beloved cottage country destinations. Peterborough is the largest urban centre on the historic, 386-kilometre Trent-Severn Waterway, named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by New York Times.
The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.
Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory o
f the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.
Sectors of Peterborough’s economy include in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, tourism, and cleantech with room for businesses ranging from entrepreneurs to global corporations. As a public sector hub, Peterborough also supports major public sector employers like the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry.
With over 11,000 post-secondary students, Peterborough is a place of fresh ideas and boundless potential. Home to Trent University, Fleming College, and Seneca College’s School of Aviation, Peterborough is leading in experiential learning, where academics drive real-world change, tackle some of society’s most prolific challenges and students drive the innovation that shapes the future.
Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Development Planning, the Junior Planner supports and coordinates a range of land use planning, development application, policy, and planning program functions within the Planning, Development and Urban Design Division. The position is responsible for reviewing and coordinating minor development applications under the Planning Act, including but not limited to Committee of Adjustment applications and selected minor zoning by-law amendment files, undertaking planning research and analysis, preparing planning recommendations and reports, administering assigned planning programs, responding to technical planning inquiries, and supporting public and stakeholder processes.
The Junior Planner applies foundational and professional planning judgment, interprets municipal and provincial planning policy and legislation, and performs independent research and analysis.. The position supports the timely and accurate progress of assigned files and planning initiatives progress accurately, consistently, and in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, professional planning standards, and legislated timelines. The Junior Planner is frequently the first point of contact for answering general land use planning inquiries for the Planning, Development and Urban Design Division.
Qualifications and Other Pertinent DetailsSeeking candidates who have a university degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline, combined with one to two years of previous and on-the-job experience in a planning environment. The successful candidate will possess one (1) to less than two (2) years of related experience in planning administration, municipal processes, development applications, records management, customer service, or a similar environment, including relevant co-op, internship, or placement experience. Candidates will have a foundational understanding of land use planning principles, development review processes, municipal planning frameworks, and applicable planning legislation and policies, including the Planning Act, Provincial planning policies, and municipal planning documents. They will demonstrate the ability to conduct research; gather, organize, and summarize information; prepare correspondence, notices, file summaries, draft reports, and related materials; support basic financial administration; and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to interpret and work with Official Plans, Zoning By-laws or Community Planning Permit System By-laws, technical drawings, mapping, development application materials, and other planning-related information to support application intake, file coordination, review processes, documentation, and issue escalation.
Asset Qualifications- Municipal planning experience, particularly in development approvals, Committee of Adjustment, policy planning, Community Improvement Plans, site plan review, or related regulatory processes.
- Experience administering municipal grant, incentive, or regulatory programs involving eligibility assessment, financial analysis, agreement administration, and compliance review.
- Experience using application tracking, records management, permitting, geographic information systems (GIS), document management, or accessibility review tools.
- Experience in customer service and responding to public inquiries, supporting and participating in public meetings, consultation activities, committee processes, or stakeholder communication.
- Experience with Ontario Land Tribunal matters, public meetings, municipal consultation processes, Council proceedings, or planning appeals.
- Pre-Candidacy status or progress toward official membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).
CompensationCUPE 126 - Job Class 8
$68,213.60
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