People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with prospect.

Job Profile

We are looking for one (1) experienced Planning Technician to join the Planning Services Division team, Planning and Growth Department available immediately. The focus of this position will be to:

What you will be doing

- Review business license, building permit and demolition permit applications for the purpose of confirming zoning compliance and provide zoning approval.
- Review and process Property Information Letter requests by interpreting the Zoning By-law, confirming Official Plan and Heritage designation status and verifying information from Building Permit records.
- Conduct site inspections and process the release of Site Plan Agreement securities.
- Review and process sign variance and fence variance applications by interpreting the City’s Sign and Fence By-laws.
- Respond to planning, zoning and development-related inquiries at the counter and on the telephone and e-mail.
- Assist in the processing of development applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Part Lot Control Exemptions, Site Plans, Condominiums and Committee of Adjustment applications and prepare materials required for approvals by the Director of Planning, Planning and Development Committee, and Council's approval, as required.
- Assist with the preparation of recommendation reports,



notices and presentation materials for various meetings, including Planning and Development Committee and Council.
- Review building permit applications to determine and calculate parkland dedication cash-in-lieu requirements and ensure applicable payments are collected prior to permit issuance.
- Provide guidance to property owners, applicants, consultants, and the public regarding planning approvals and land use permissions, including severances, minor variances, rezoning applications, site plan approval, and other development-related processes.

Education

Two-year College Diploma in Planning or Similar

Experience and Knowledge

- 1-2 years related Planning experience
- Possession of a current Certified Planning Technician designation or eligible for Registered Professional Planner
- Drivers’ License is required

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications. Valid G driver's license.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

This position is within Grade 7 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an annual salary range of $72,582 to $77,132 (2026 rates).



We offer a comprehensive benefit package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however currently are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm., Monday to Friday; some evening hours are required

Advertisement expiration date

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on September 23, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

📌 Planning Technician (Cambridge)
🏢 City of Cambridge, ON
📍 Cambridge