Contract Type: Contract, 20 Months
Work Location: Burlington, Ontario, L7P 0G3
CH Site: Administration Office
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Vacancy Status: Anticipated Vacancy
Posting Start Date: June 8, 2026
Posting End Date: June 29, 2026
We are looking for a proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented individual to join our Environmental Planning team. This position is for a senior professional with a background in environmental planning.
Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Planning, the Senior Environmental Planner is a leadership role responsible for supervising and coaching Planning staff, positively influencing a team of interdisciplinary staff, and providing expert opinion and advice to proponents, municipalities and other agencies on complex, long-range planning, development and policy matters.
- Responsible and accountable for file administration, plan input and review, and correspondence for complex planning files including:
- Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Reviews and Updates
- Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-Law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, and Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendments
- Aggregate Resources Act applications
- Environmental Assessments
- Subwatershed Studies and other studies and technical reports
- Provide expert planning advice and act as the technical review team coordinator for the preparation of expert technical advice on behalf of Conservation Halton at the Ontario Land Tribunal and Joint Board Hearings
- Lead, manage, or support special projects or policy planning initiatives and priority applications
- Oversee, engage, mentor and coach Planning staff to ensure CH’s objectives and policies are achieved and response deadlines are met
- Prepare staff reports and memos on complex planning matters for senior management and the Conservation Halton Board
- Support the Manager, Environmental Planning in implementing and administering key change initiatives to streamline planning reviews and use new technology to enhance the review process
- Respond to inquiries regarding the status of planning files from a broad range of stakeholders, including applicants and their consultants, agency staff, and the general public
- A university degree in planning, geography, ecology or a related discipline or equivalent
- A Registered Professional Planner in good standing with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute
- At least 6 years of progressively responsible development review and policy planning experience
- Experience appearing as an expert witness before a tribunal, court or similar
- Strong working knowledge of the Conservation Authorities Act and related regulations, Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, Provincial Planning Statement and Provincial Plans, and other related legislation
- Supervisory experience with excellent leadership, strategic thinking, dispute resolution, problem solving, analytical, negotiation and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting complex ideas to diverse groups
- Experience developing, fostering and sustaining effective and positive relationships, both internal and external to the organization
- Ontario Driver’s Licence (Class G Minimum)
- Starting at $100,324 annually based on a 35-hour work week
- Option to enroll in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching.
- Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
- Season pass to Glen Eden
- Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandise
- You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment with no traffic lights for several miles
- You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
- You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
Diversity and Inclusion – We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.
Learning and Innovation – We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.
Person-Centered Service – We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.
Collaboration – We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.
Sustainability – We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.
Integrity – We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.
Resilience – We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.
Please email your application to [email protected] by June 29, 2026
Your application should include:
- Your resume and cover letter in one pdf document
- Reference your name and the position title in the subject line
- In the body of your email, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information provided through the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 18 (1), as amended, for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment and volunteer positions with Conservation Halton. Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Questions about the collection of information can be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, Office of the President & CEO, 2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, Ontario, L7P 0G3, 905-336-1158 ext. 2236, [email protected].
