Job Type: PermanentDepartment:Salary: $109,358.00 - $136,697.00Close Date: July 13, 2026Hours per Week: 35Openings: 1Position SummaryAbout MiltonJoin one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a robust and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.BenefitsAnnual Salary Range: $109,358 - $136,697Comprehensive benefits package provided by the Town, including employee assistance program, top‑up maternity/parental leave benefits, and life insurance.Eligibility to participate in OMERS pension planPaid time off, including vacation, incidental and volunteer daysEmployee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and PerkopolisFlexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work‑week program (for eligible positions)Major Job ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director, Planning Policy & Urban Design, this role is responsible for conducting natural heritage review of subwatershed and associated technical supporting studies for development applications and infrastructure projects, leading the management of environmental planning projects, undertaking research and analysis and preparing/presenting reports on behalf of the Department.Key Responsibilities IncludeManage the review and evaluation of environmental and natural heritage related studies and reports submitted in support of development applications or prepared in support of long‑range planning studiesProvide professional environmental and natural heritage systems input and advice to Town staff on development applications and long‑range planning mattersFunction as the primary point of contact for environmental and natural heritage systems matters at the TownResponsible for the project management,



coordination and administration of municipally initiated environmental or natural heritage systems/features projects and strategiesManage the activities of consultants carrying out work or completing peer reviews of environmental or natural heritage materialsLead the development of natural heritage policy and aggregate policy studies, and assist external consultants to conduct natural heritage planning reviewsReview all types of development applications from a natural heritage/ecological perspective and prepare comments and recommendationsConduct data collection, research, and analysis on a range of natural heritage planning mattersRepresent the Department at meetings with provincial, regional, municipal, and conservation authority staff, as well as Niagara Escarpment Commission hearings, Committee of Adjustment hearings, and public meetingsCoordinate public consultation meetings pertaining to natural heritage planning matters and present studies, policies, and Town initiatives to interest groups, stakeholders, and the publicUndertake site visits and participate in any natural heritage staking activitiesReview policy initiatives of other agencies to protect and advance the Town's interestProvide guidance and advice to other planners and senior staff on complex natural heritage policy studies and development applicationsPrepare terms of reference and administer consultant studiesRepresent the Development Services Department in committees of inter‑municipal planning studiesEducation & ExperienceMinimum QualificationsPost‑secondary degree in Environmental Planning, or a discipline related to Environmental ScienceMinimum seven (7) years experience in environmental and land use planningEligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and/or Ontario Professional Planners InstituteDemonstrated knowledge and experience in the review of the Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Aggregate Resources Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Species at Risk Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Provincial Plans, and other environmental and natural heritage legislation, plans and policiesWorking knowledge of current biological/ecological protocols or industry standards (i.E., Ontario Wetland Evaluation System and Ecological Land Classification),



as well as the natural resources of watersheds, ecological principles and terrestrial assessment techniquesKnowledge of fish, wildlife and natural habitat monitoring and inventory techniques, including identification of native and invasive species in Ontario and knowledge of federal and provincial species at riskExperience and knowledge of ecological processes, biological assessment and ecological restoration as part of the planning processAbility to thoroughly and critically review and evaluate environmental and natural heritage related studies and reportsAbility to formulate/develop sound environmental and natural heritage systems policy, regulation and positions to guide Council decision‑makingAbility to utilize computer software as necessary, including ArcGIS, MS Word, Excel and Power PointHighly developed presentation skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization, and with elected officials and the publicStrong negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and public relations skillsStrong project management, research, analytical and problem‑solving skillsWill need to travel between different work locations. Access to transportation to travel between work locations in a timely manner is requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a public agency or municipality in an environmental planning capacityRegistered Qualified Planner or other related professional designationAbility to present evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal, other Boards and Committees and in Court on environmental and natural heritage mattersAbility to undertake complex assignments with minimal supervisionAbility to organize workload to meet multiple deadlines and adapt to changing prioritiesAbility to draft clear, concise and practical reports and planning documentsPossess a valid “G” Ontario driver’s license and use of personal vehicleThe Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.Accommodations: Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Planner, Environmental - $109,358 - $136,697 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Town of Milton
📍 Winnipeg