Planning Services Assistant (Contract)

Planning Services Assistant – 12 Month Contract

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury offers a return to small town charm while being one of the country’s fastest growing communities. We are a vibrant, thriving and proud community, where community spirit prevails. Our town is committed to being a complete and healthy community where there are opportunities for everyone to contribute and to benefit. We are seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to make a significant contribution in the Community Planning division. The Town is currently looking to fill this position on a 12-month contract.

Reporting to the Manager of Community Planning, the Planning Services Assistant provides administrative services to the department by ensuring that planning applications are processed, opened and catalogued expeditiously.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that planning documents are current and available (ie, Zoning By-law, Official Plan, application forms)
• Responsible for records management of all departmental records and correspondence.
• This role may be required to act as the Secretary-Treasurer or Deputy Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment including Chairing of meetings.
• Provides guidance to staff, applicants and the committee regarding the administrative requirements of the Committee and reviewing and tracking development agreements initiated by the Committee, surveys of road widening, undertakings and other legal documents.
• This role will respond to general inquiries and perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have a diploma or degree in office administration, Urban and Regional Planning, or Geography.
• At least one year related experience in a municipal planning department or planning consulting firm.
• Preferred candidates will have working knowledge of TOMRMS (The Ontario Municipal Records Management System), the Committee of Adjustment process, knowledge of the municipal administration process, particularly planning administration and of the Planning Act, Official Plans, and Zoning By-laws.
• Candidates must be able to promote a culture of inclusiveness and work with a diverse population of employees, participants, agencies and the public.
• Candidates will be able to work in a high-pressure environment meeting tight deadlines established by the Planning Act.
• Communicate effectively, professionally and courteously with all levels of staff, applicants and the general public.
• Possess strong conflict resolution skills; and have demonstrated proficiency with information technology.

The position offers an hour rate between $34.42 to $41.85 (2026 rates)

Closing date for this position is November 23, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection.

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to providing accommodations based on any human rights protected grounds and in accordance with the AODA, throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us when contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your needs.