When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Planner II - Site Plan. Reporting to the Manager of Development Planning, the successful candidate will manage, coordinate and administer the Site Plan Review Process. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and administer the Site Plan Review Process.
• Assist in evaluating site plan applications in terms of principles of good site planning and urban design, as well as interpreting and administering the City’s Zoning By-law, Urban Design Manual and other relevant bylaws/policies/standards applicable to site development.
• Negotiate to resolve conflicts between applicants, interested parties and stakeholders on a variety of planning and urban design matters.
• Serve as the main contact for the Site Plan Review Process and Committee.
• Review and resolve issues related to individual applications and the overall Site Plan Approval Process in a timely and effective manner.
• Coordinate and respond to inquiries related to the Site Plan approval process.
• Chair pre-consultation meetings on future site plan applications.
• Focus on continuous improvement efforts related to the site plan process (eg. updating procedures, requirements and site plan by-law) as required.
• Provide continuous, excellent, top quality customer service.
• Act as expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), as required.
• Engage in public consultation, where required and appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Considerable experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field with a minimum of 4 years of planning or urban design experience, preferably in a municipal development planning environment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planner’s Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planning (CIP).
• Must possess a valid Class “G” driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Knowledge and skills in the application and interpretation of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), Provincial Growth Plan and other relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Experience with developing and applying planning and urban design policies, standards and guidelines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, coordinate and manage a variety of projects simultaneously while being adaptable to deadlines, time constraints and changing priorities.
• Ability to provide a solution oriented, customer service approach using good judgement, creativity and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment and to successfully negotiate and liaise with stakeholders, agencies, developers, consultants, and the community using strong communication, interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Knowledge of G.I.S., AMANDA and Bluebeam software is an asset.

Hours of work
35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Occasional evening work would be required to attend meetings.

Pay/Salary
CUPE 973 Grade 11: $47.12 - $57.87 per hour

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by September 18, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.