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Why Windsor? Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves. Job Title: Planner II – Development Review Job Posting Number: 2026-0280 Posting Type: Internal and External Posting Period: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Department: Planning Union: Non-Union Position Status: Regular Full-Time Job Code: NU0034 Grade/Class: NU11 Number of Positions: Up to 3 Rate of Pay: $97,627.88 - $118,668.06 annually Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours Shift Work Required: No Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Deputy City Planner - Development, this position will be responsible to research and prepare written reports and recommendations to present to the Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Committee of Adjustment and City Council on Planning Act applications (i.e. Official Plan, Rezoning, Subdivision, Condominium, Part Lot Control, Minor Variance, and Consent). The Planner II – Development Review will: Liaison with other departments, agencies, consultants and government personnel; Prepare by-law amendments concerning Planning Act applications; implement the City's Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and other community plans; Negotiate development agreements and co-ordinate meetings with city staff and private developers on development matters; Research and respond to public inquiries respecting Planning Act applications and development activity in the City of Windsor; Respond to public inquiries and requests for planning information; Provide professional planning advice regarding Committee of Adjustment applications, Street and Alley closure applications, and to various committees as required; provide expert evidence at hearings of the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting appeals of development applications; Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation's Health and Safety Program; and Will perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Must have a University degree in Planning or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of two (2) years experience in planning or related field; Must be a member in the Canadian Institute of Planners/Ontario Professional Planners Institute as a Registered Professional Planner or be able to attain full membership within three (3) years of accepting the position; Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment; Must have knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act and related legislation and provincial policies and the development review process; Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; Must have ability to solv