Planning Technician (5010) 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: We are looking for one (1) experienced Planning Technician to join the Planning Services Division team, Planning and Growth Department available immediately. Reviewbusiness license, building permit and demolition permit applications for the purpose of confirming zoning compliance and provide zoning approval. Reviewand 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. Respondto 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.

Two-year College Diploma in Planning or Similar 1-2 years related Planning experience ~ Possession of a current Certified Planning Technician designation or eligible for Registered Skilled Planner ~ We will ask you for these items if you are hired Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer) We offer a comprehensive benefit package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer. Monday to Friday; some evening hours are required 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. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy .

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 Engineering (Waterloo)
🏢 Cambridge
📍 Waterloo