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Position: Senior Development Planner
Competition number:        2025-70
Location: Oxford County Administration Building
Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time
Reporting to: Manager of Development Planning
Union affiliation: Non-Union
Wage range: $56.61/hr - $70.76/hr ($103,030.20– $128,783.20)/Annually
Hours of work 35/week

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
  • OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
  • Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Development Planner provides senior level planning expertise in support of the County and Area Municipal development review function. This includes coordination, review, and processing of the full range of development applications under the Planning Act and Condominium Act (i.e. from routine to major/complex) and leading a broad range of planning related projects and initiatives (e.g. CIPs, secondary plans, area studies, zoning review etc.) at the Area Municipal level. 

Responsible for oversight of certain development planning functions and assists with supervision of Development Planners, as directed. May also assist with Official Plan policy review and development initiatives, from time to time.    

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in Land Use Planning, Geography, or a related field.
  • Registered Professional Planner, or eligible for full membership in Canadian Institute of Planning and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
  • Demonstrated senior level land use planning and project experience in a municipal environment, including experience with all development related processes and applications under the Planning Act, managing large and/or complex development proposals, and overseeing a range of planning related projects/studies.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, while managing multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office and Geographic Information System software or applications.
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license required and the ability to travel as required

MORE INFORMATION:

POSTING DATE:    Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
CLOSING DATE:    Thursday, July 24th, 2025, by 4pm     

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email. Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above. Oxford County supports and encourages flexibility in work scheduling and location when possible, practical, and when it does not compromise our ability to deliver exceptional services to our citizens.

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1614, Woodstock, Ontario
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Tel: 519-539-9800
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General Email: customerservice@oxfordcounty.ca 
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(open during lunch)

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