Planner, Special Projects

Position Type:

Regular Full Time (RFT)

Closing Date:

November 18, 2026

Salary/Wage Range:

$94,413.00 - $118,016.00

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Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Department

Community Planning

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. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.

Position Overview

• Reporting to the Supervisor, Special Projects & Urban Design, this position contributes to the delivery of a range of planning initiatives and projects, and provides planning advice, recommendations, and information to Council, the public, the development industry, and government agencies.
• This position supports the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the City’s Zoning Bylaw and coordinates strategic programs that enhance the urban environment, including the Urban Design Advisory Panel and Seasonal Outdoor Patio Program.

Responsibilities

• Complete research and analysis to support special projects. Complete special projects of a smaller scale and scope.
• Coordinate workload completion with Senior Planner, Special Projects and consultants. Facilitate engagement opportunities with internal staff, and the public.
• Respond to planning-related customer inquiries regarding requirements and process.
• Administer programs and initiatives such as the Seasonal Outdoor Patio Program. Review submissions for compliance with the City's Guidelines.
• Coordinate with Legal and Community Planning staff to author and review bylaws to recommended for enactment through the Municipal Act or Planning Act.

Administrative duties as assigned

Duties and responsibilities are inclusive but not limited to the above.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have completed a university degree in Urban Planning or a related field. Membership or candidate membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), is considered an asset. They possess 2 to 4 years of project experience in urban planning, community development, land use planning, municipal planning, or related field. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex information and develop practical recommendations. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and planning-related documentation. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment are required. A commitment to delivering high-quality work and building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders is key to success in this role.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

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.