Economic Development Services is a municipal department focused on assisting the business community throughout Chatham-Kent – big and small – to strengthen our local economy. Economic Development Services helps new and growing businesses create quality local jobs so people can live, work, and play in Chatham-Kent.

Industry: International Trade and Development
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services

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Job Details

**Description**

**Job Status **: Permanent Full-Time

**Union **: Non-Union

**Number of Positions **: 1

**Hours of Work: ** 35

**Location: ** Civic Centre

**Reason for Vacancy: ** Replacement

**Closing Date **: April 29, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Planning Technician in the Planning Services division.

**Job Description**

The Planning Technician supports other members of the planning team, conducting research and analysis, assisting in the implementation of the development approval process, heritage planning and various incentive based programs, developing and maintaining data management and planning information systems, and fulfilling the mapping needs of the department.

**Essential Responsibilities**

- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies

- Complete all technical and administrative tasks as required to assist in the processing of development applications

- Produce and maintain planning related maps and mapping resources using GIS

- Conduct research and analysis required for planning related projects and studies as directed

- Input, organize, query and maintain geo-spatial and planning related data

- Conduct GIS analysis and modelling to support municipal and external agency projects as needed

- Review and process Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program applications

- Complete all technical and administrative tasks as required to assist with Ontario Heritage Act processes

- Coordinate, set up and participate at public information centres

- Assist in the preparation of documents for Ontario Land Tribunal cases

- Maintain key planning documents such as the Official Plan and Zoning By-law

- Maintain CityView and/or other land use management systems

- Maintain Planning Services website content

- Coordinate civic addressing in urban areas

- Provide excellent, responsive, and professional customer service to the public and internal stakeholders

**Essential Qualifications**

- Possess a college certificate or diploma in an Urban and Regional Planning related field, with an emphasis on GIS, with six months to two (2) years experience

- Experience working in a planning technician related position

- Experience with the development approval process

- Experience preparing, updating, maintaining and interpreting Official Plans and Zoning By-laws

- Working knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Ontario Heritage Act, Municipal Act and related legislation and regulations

- Experience producing and maintaining planning related maps and mapping resources using GIS

- Experience conducting intermediate to advanced level GIS analysis and modelling

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, facilitation skills and presentation skills

- Strong customer service skills

- Proven organizational skills and the ability to work with tight deadlines and competing priorities

- Experience with the following: GIS and

- Strong computer skills, specifically in CityView and Microsoft Office or similar software programs.

**Other Qualifications**

- Municipal experience is an asset

**Certifications, memberships, licenses**

- Possess a current membership or eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT) and/or the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)

**Work environment/hours of work**

- This position works mostly indoors.

- This position works weekday hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours.

**Working Remotely**

This position has been approved for remote working, at the discretion of the supervisor based on the Working Remotely Policy.

This position may be required to attend on-site meetings in order to complete essential responsibilities of the role. As per the Working Remotely Policy, employees scheduled to work remotely on a certain day may occasionally be called to a municipal onsite work location on short notice. Employees must remain flexible to accommodate municipal requirements and be prepared to be called in on short notice.

**Driver’s Licence/vehicle Requirements**

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is necessary.

**Background Check Requirements**

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: Police Criminal Record Check, education/certification verification, and employment reference check.

**Essential Physical And/or Safety Requirements**

- Sitting: constant sitting in a chair (constant sitting to perform tasks using a computer; occasionally driving a vehicle to attend meetings and perform site inspections)

- Hands: constant mousing (use a mouse constantly when I use a computer to perform tasks)

**Benefits**

This permanent full-time position has an annual salary of $62,580 to $70,770 and will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory) as well as sick and vacation entitlements. Following successful completion of a 3-month waiting period, candidates will also be entitled to a comprehensive group benefits package.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

Planning Technician

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