Development Planner

About the City of Welland

At the City of Welland, we're continuously rewriting our story. Not because we don't know where we're going, but because we are constantly reaching for new heights, engaging in new approaches, and pursuing what many believe to be unattainable or too ambitious. We're not satisfied with the status quo, and we're certainly not satisfied with doing things a certain way simply because that's how they were done in the past.

We expect our population to increase to over 80,000 in the next 20 years, and serving a diverse, growing community requires strategic thinkers, norm breakers, and passionate civil servants. In Niagara, Welland's growth leads every other municipality, and the City is becoming the region's heartbeat.

So, we invite you to author your chapter and contribute to the overall body of work the City of Welland is creating. At the City of Welland, your ideas are nurtured, your input is invited, a healthy work-life balance is available, and most importantly, your voice will make a difference.

About the Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Development Planning, the Development Planner is responsible for reviewing development applications and making recommendations; to guide development proposals through the municipal approvals process; and to liaise with provincial and regional government agencies as part of the review process.

Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of each and every job performed but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

-Evaluates development proposals (rezoning applications, official plan amendment applications, subdivision and condominium plans, and large-scale commercial, industrial and residential developments).

-Prepares reports on issues arising from development proposals and land use policy issues.

-Makes recommendations to proponents, the Director and Council, presents reports and gives evidence to Committee, Council, LPAT hearings and others as required.

-Participates in public consultation processes for land development matters and conducts public meetings.
Assists in the preparation of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, subdivision agreements, site plan agreements, development agreements, pre servicing agreements, and authorizing by-laws.

-Participates in studies and planning projects with other agencies

-Responds to general inquiries from the public

-Other duties as assigned.

What you need to Succeed...

-A University Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies/Ecology or related discipline
Three years’ experience in Municipal Planning and Development.

-Experience with GIS software.

-Current certification in the Province of Ontario as a Registered Professional Planner. Membership in OPPI/CIP is required.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

-Understand and manage high profile, sensitive or controversial political situations.

-Effective and persuasive leadership skills, must be comfortable interacting with all levels of staff, the public and others.

-Current knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.

Salary and Benefit Information

The hourly wage range for this full-time, unionized position is $42.11 – $44.34 ((2026 rates)

Why Choose Welland?

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How to Apply

Submit a current application which includes a current cover letter and resume.