Senior Planner Opportunity: Help Shape a Thriving Community

Are you ready to step into a role that’s anything but ordinary? Our client is looking for a Senior Planner to join their dynamic team where your expertise will drive sustainable, strategic growth while preserving the charm of a thriving community. This is your chance to make an impact, lead innovative projects, and see your ideas come to life.

This isn’t your average planning role, it’s your opportunity to make your mark in a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking environment.

About our client:

The Municipality of Thames Centre is recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario's top workplaces, celebrated for its supportive, people-first approach. Ranked sixth among medium-sized workplaces by Ahria Consulting and London Inc. , Thames Centre offers meaningful work in a collaborative, close-knit team while leveraging larger networks and resources. Guided by their "One Team" philosophy, they foster an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and proud to contribute to a community that truly appreciates its people.

What You’ll Do :

• Lead exciting planning projects, from zoning by-laws to long-range policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, council, and the public to shape the community’s future.
• Take on engaging challenges that require innovative approaches to modern planning needs.

Your key qualifications and experience:

• A university degree in Planning or a related field.
• Designation as a Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, or you’re actively working towards it.
• Three to five years of hands-on planning experience, ideally in a municipal setting, with a bonus for familiarity in agricultural or small-town contexts.
• Experience as a Qualified Expert Planning Witness with the Ontario Municipal Board or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

What makes you stand out:

• Proven expertise in municipal planning, paired with a big-picture vision.
• Exceptional communication skills to navigate complex scenarios and inspire collaboration.
• A passion for innovation and creating spaces that thrive today and tomorrow.

What’s in it for you :

• A competitive salary with a 35-hour work week .
• Flex-time opportunities and recognition of prior service for vacation entitlements.
• A comprehensive benefits package and access to the OMERS pension plan .
• A chance to work for an award-winning municipality that’s been recognized as one of the best places to work in the region.

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How to Apply:

If you are are ready to take on the challenges of this role, please submit your cover letter and resume to outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this position.

The Municipality of Thames Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.