Junior Planner

Renfrew County is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. The area is rural in nature and is made up of distinct regions, offering a range of living styles, outdoor adventures and a welcoming community. This could be your opportunity to live life to the fullest. The County of Renfrew offers exciting opportunities to contribute and grow, in a collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning Services, the Junior Planner provides planning support to the Manager of Planning Services, assisting with municipal and public inquiries, preparing draft planning documents, draft official plans and zoning by-law amendments and preliminary severance reports, preparing technical analyses and reports, preparing digital mapping required for planning applications and performs management for the planning information resources in the Department.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to community college in Community Planning is required. University degree in Planning or a closely related degree is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant planning experience in municipal planning.
• General knowledge of the Planning Act and related senior government legislation.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills.
• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems in a municipal government environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills are required as well as the ability to function as a member of a planning team.
• Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners would be an asset.
• Private use of vehicle; must have immediate accessible transportation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $36.83-$41.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person