Planner in Training

The City of Mississauga’s Planning and Building Department is looking for enthusiastic graduates that are interested in working in the challenging and ever-changing municipal environment. The Planner in Training Program is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates with interest in Land Development Services. In this program you will gain valuable experience within the City’ Planning and Building Department in areas such as land use planning, plans review, by-law review, research and analysis, counter support, community engagement activities and build a strong understanding of the municipal review/approval processes.

The Planner in Training Program is for a 36-month term and rotates the incumbents through various Divisions of the City’s Planning and Building Department, including City Planning Strategies, Development and Design, Building and the Commissioner’s Office. This rotation will provide the incumbents with a 'big picture' perspective of the department, foster relationship building across the City and develop a multi-disciplinary skill set.

• Conduct research and data analysis on Projects, Applications, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearings
• Obtain a general understanding of the entire development review process
• Participate in community engagement activities
• Participate in the infill housing site plan approval process
• Review basic plans and pool permit applications
• Support the business planning process for the Department and other organizational innovation
• Prepare memos, briefing notes and comments as part of internal reviews, and other correspondences as required
• Prepare responses to Councillor, public and internal stakeholder inquiries
• Attend preliminary meeting consultations
• Conduct site plan and architectural plan review
• Provide Customer service at the counter
• Support Planners on projects as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Recent graduate from a recognized University/College program such as Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Geography or Related field
• Eligible to obtain professional designation e.g. OPPI, RPP, OAA
• Demonstrated general knowledge of provincial and municipal regulations and policies
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct research and analyse market metrics and other data
• Good time management and organizational skills to be able to adapt to varying and tight deadlines
• Demonstrated creative thinking and problem solving skills to create effective solutions to problems
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and achieve project objectives in a timely manner
• Experience leading or supporting large projects and demonstrated project management skills
• Experience working with financial information considered an asset
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with minimal supervision
• Must hold a valid class “G” Licence with a driving record in good standing and acceptable to the City A Driver’s Abstract will be required.