Position Type: Contract (Full Time) (Fixed Term) Closing Date: June 9, 2025 Salary/Wage Range: $90,970.00 - $113,713.00 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall located at 426 Brant Street, Burlington, ON. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective January 2026 this role will be in person a minimum of 10 days per month. Position Overview Reporting to the Supervisor, Site Plan Review, this position is responsible for managing the Site Plan Review process, providing advice on development applications, and ensuring alignment with City planning standards. Process site plan approval requests, interact with applicants, and represent the City in the review process to achieve the City’s land use and growth objectives. This position also prepares, and authors monthly reports and recommendations to the Committee of Adjustment and occasionally to Committee/Council on matters relating to the City’s land use policy and development applications. Responsibilities As a key member of the Planning Implementation Team, the successful applicant will: Oversee the Site Plan Review process from pre-consultation to final approval and administer various development approval processes. Receive submissions, confirm completeness, circulate to relevant internal departments, and coordinate review with external agencies. Act as the main contact for applicants, review submissions for compliance with planning policies, and communicate necessary changes or approvals as it relates to development applications (i.e. Minor Variance & Consent; Condominium; and Site Plan Control Approval), policy initiatives, and corporate projects. Prepare and issue Letters of Approval or Site Plan Approval documents. Facilitate communication with staff, applicants, and the public. Attend neighbourhood meetings and participate in appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) as required. Provide planning advice to the Committee of Adjustment for applications related to minor variances, consents, and related zoning amendments. Answer technical questions and offer clarification on applications, ensuring consistency in decisions and adherence to the City’s planning policies. Review applications including plans for condominiums, part lot control, and development permits. Ensure all documentation, including pre-consultation comments, staff reports, and approval letters, are accurately prepared and communicated to applicants and internal teams. Respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders, including the public. Provide guidance on zoning, site engineering, and development policies. Participates and leads Department and Corporate teams in the review of issues and establishment of positions and strategies on matters of corporate interest and represents the Department or City on external project teams and committees. Coordinate with other departments to provide clear, accurate, and timely information about the status of applications. Duties and responsibilities are inclusive, but not limited to the above. Requirements Qualified applicants will have a University Degree in Planning or a related field and Membership or Candidate membership of Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is an asset. A Master’s Degree in Planning and/or Urban Design would be considered an asset. Qualified applicants will also have two (2) to four (4) years of relevant planning work experience, preferably in the municipal environment. Familiarity with the Planning Act, other Planning legislation and development processes are desired. Additionally, the applicant must possess a strong working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office. Experience with ArcGIS or Amanda is also preferred. This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
