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The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from
all qualified individuals

Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and

we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate

in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in

all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Planner

The District

Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about

protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and

build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation

package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion.

The Opportunity

The Planner is responsible for performing the statutory, delegated and assigned planning, environmental, and

economic development functions and services with a minimum of supervision either individually or in a team

process.

What you will do: What you will need:

• Perform the statutory, assigned, delegated and

transferred development functions for the

corporation, including the provision of evidence

before quasi-judicial or judicial tribunals.

• Undertake corporate policy functions including

research, environmental projects and planning policy

review, analysis and preparation.

• Undertake planning, environmental, economic

development or corporate projects, which may be

undertaken with partners such as Area

Municipalities, the Province, non-government

organizations or community groups.

• Provide advice to Committees, Councils,

management, other groups or the public with respect

to planning or environmental legislation, policy or

implementation instruments.

• An accredited Honours degree in Urban and

Regional Planning, Environmental Studies,

Geography or a related field with emphasis

on urban, rural or environmental studies or

resource management.

• Four to five years of planning experience.

• A solid understanding of and technical

expertise with respect to legislation, policy

and implementation instruments.

• Technological proficiency and a valid Ontario

driver’s license.

For a full outline of the responsibilities

and requirements, please see the next

page.

What we are offering

This is a Temporary Full-time (up to 18 months) opportunity at the District. The compensation range for this
role is $41.66 - $44.94 per hour. The District is also proud to offer the following to our temporary employees:

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and

values (RISE: Respect and Integrity, Innovative Leadership, Synergy and Experiences), please

review the “How to Apply” instructions on our website and then submit your application:

www.muskoka.on.ca/careers

This posting closes on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m.

Visit our careers page for other opportunities.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from
all qualified individuals

Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and

we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate

in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in

all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Planner

Department:
Planning & Economic

Development
Reports to: Director of Planning

Effective
Date:

November 2008 Supersedes: July 2002

Classification: CUPE Inside Class 9
Job

Evaluation
Date:

January 2009

SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing the statutory, delegated and assigned planning, environmental, and

economic development functions and services with a minimum of supervision either individually or in a

team process.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

• Perform the statutory, assigned, delegated and transferred development functions for the corporation,

including the provision of evidence before quasi-judicial or judicial tribunals.

• Undertake corporate policy functions including research, environmental projects and planning policy

review, analysis and preparation.

• Undertake planning, environmental, economic development or corporate projects, which may be

undertaken with partners such as Area Municipalities, the Province, non-government organizations or

community groups.

• Provide dual (field office) or direct planning services to Area Municipalities, as assigned.

• Provide advice to Committees, Councils, management, other groups or the public with respect to planning

or environmental legislation, policy or implementation instruments.

• Participate in inter-municipal or corporate teams or work groups, as assigned and represent Muskoka in a

variety of settings.

• Work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures and

directives as established by the District.

• Related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• An accredited Honours degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography or a

related field with emphasis on urban, rural or environmental studies or resource management.

• Four to five years of planning experience.

• A solid understanding of and technical expertise with respect to legislation, policy and implementation

instruments.

• Proven ability to take initiative and make independent evaluations or recommendations and in achieving

performance objectives.

• Ingenuity and creativity with strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Technological proficiency and a valid Ontario driver’s license.