The Township of West Lincoln is located atop the Niagara Escarpment, at the heart of the Niagara Region. With the largest geographical land base in the Region and one of the smaller populations (approximately 14,500), West Lincoln boasts a unique local economy that blends residential, industrial, commercial sectors and strong agricultural roots. The Township is comprised of many rural communities plus the larger urban centre of Smithville. West Lincoln is a growing, thriving Municipality that offers a high quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Township prides itself in facilitating opportunities for positive advancements and providing a friendly and responsive experience.
The Municipality of the Township of West Lincoln is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a nine month contract for the position of Senior Planner.
Reporting to the Director of Planning & Building, this position is responsible for planning studies, research, analysis, preparation and authoring of reports and recommendations to Council on matters relating to the Township’s land use policy, development applications, Official Plan amendments, rezoning, site plans, subdivision applications, and urban design matters and for reviewing and making recommendations on policy initiatives of senior levels of government. This position leads major initiatives using best practices in planning and project management and recommending defensible decisions and therefore requires advanced professional planning experience of high complexity and variety. This position also manages and engages stakeholders in complex issues as well as consults, liaises and coordinates comments on technical work, legislation, issues, new plans and guideline documents. This position will require some travel to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
A Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Geography or Planning related field is required with 4-5 years’ experience directly in Planning.
This position is for a period of approximately nine months, on a contract basis, to cover during a maternity/parental leave, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is a middle management position with a salary range of $79,336.40 to $82,556.09 (salary will be based on education & experience). Some overtime may be required on occasion to attend Committee/Council Meetings.
A full job description can be found on the Township’s website: http://www.westlincoln.ca. All new hires must sign a declaration and provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 (minimum 2 doses).
Interested applicants are invited to submit by email or regular mail (no in person submissions) a letter of application outlining their qualifications and experience, as well as a detailed resume, by no later than Friday, December 30TH, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to the attention of:
Joanne Scime, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
We thank all those applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, if you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact our office at 905-957-3346. Please know that should you require any special accommodations in order to apply for a position or interview for a position with the Township of West Lincoln, we will endeavor to make such accommodations.
The Township of West Lincoln is located at the westerly end of the Niagara Peninsula in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. The largest urban area, the Town of Smithville, is located halfway between the City of Hamilton and the City of St. Catharines. With a population over 14,500, West Lincoln is a mix of a rural and urban setting in a unique local economy that blends residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural properties. Known as a thriving community that offers an excellent way of life, facilitates opportunities, and has a strong sense of community, the Township prides itself in providing responsive and friendly customer experiences.
