Closing
April 16, 2026
Status
Full time contract (24 months)
Pay range
$79,240.78 to $96,282.76 annually
Training and development
Paid training opportunities
Work hours
This position offers a schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Hybrid work opportunity
Yes
Work location
Administration Complex, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden, ON
Vacancies
1
General purpose
The Planning Technician/GIS Analyst is a dual-role position that merges GIS expertise with hands-on planning support, bridging data management and land use decision-making to serve both the Township and the public.
As the GIS Analyst, this position will help maintain the Township’s GIS with specific focus on creation and maintenance of land use data sets and mapping services to support the Development Services team, with limited support for other Township departments as needed.
As Planning Technician, this position will assist with processing general land use applications including, but not limited to, development, site plans, zone changes, minor variances and consents. It will assist in the review, research, analysis and formulation of recommendations related to land use, planning studies and policies. The position will receive building permit applications and review for zoning compliance.
The Planning Technician/GIS Analyst will serve as a point of contact for the public, providing information on planning and GIS matters and responding to inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the steps and timelines involved in processing development applications, including but not limited to:
- Managing the intake of development applications and conducting an initial completeness review with planning staff
- Completing agency, public, and stakeholder circulations and notifications
- Supporting the preparation of amendments to Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Subdivision Agreements and Site Plan Agreements
- Supporting the drafting of reports and contributing to the presentation of recommendations to Council
- Carrying out decisions rendered by Council and the Committee of Adjustment
- Responds to public, business, and agency inquiries related to land use planning matters
- Receives and reviews applications for building permits for completeness, zoning compliance, and requirements for approvals from external agencies
- Coordinates approvals for refreshment vehicles, vendor’s license, home and farm business approvals, and portable sign permits.
- Calculates and collects development applications, license, and building permit fees; liaises with internal departments and external agencies respecting additional fees and charges and collects same
- Prepares monthly and annual statistic summaries and reports along with associated internal and external communications including, but not limited to building permit activity, source water protection inspections, population data, and development application processing
- Assists in preparing appeals of planning decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in accordance with regulations including researching and documenting technical evidence on behalf of the Township for presentation at OLT hearings
- Prepares and creates planning report mapping for development applications and OLT hearings
- Maintains the Township municipal address system, creates new addressing for subdivisions, condominiums and new dwellings, and provides appropriate notification to internal departments and external agencies
- Creates and maintains internal and public facing interactive web mapping utilizing ArcGIS Online and Experience Builder
- Participates in an interdepartmental GIS working group to develop and maintain the Township’s corporate GIS and data management system
- Undertakes large projects such as creation of mapping for new Zoning By-Laws, Official Plans or other large project specific mapping
- Prepares and updates planning maps used for policy development and public information
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Development and/or Senior Policy Planner
Qualifications
- Completion of a university degree or college diploma (three years) in a related discipline (e.g. GIS, Planning, Geography), including a GIS specialty or certificate.
- Minimum of three years of related experience in GIS and Planning related fields; municipal experience preferred
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proven organizational skills; ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience in geodatabase management
- Understanding of relevant Planning and development processes, legislation and policy
- Advanced experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Arcade, Python as well as corporate standard software (Microsoft Office)
- Other software assets include ArcGIS Server, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu and Adobe Acrobat
- Valid “G” driver’s license with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
- A satisfactory criminal record check
Working conditions
- Work is generally conducted in an office setting
- Some outside work will be required to complete site visits, post development application notice signs, and obtain site data for use in preparing datasets
- Hybrid work opportunities available
- Work may be subject to frequent interruptions for unscheduled meetings with the public
Why Wilmot?
At the Township of Wilmot, we are proud to offer a rewarding workplace with benefits that go beyond the basics, including:
- Competitive wages
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Personal float days each year
- Flexible work arrangements, where possible
- Paid training and development opportunities to support ongoing growth
- Access to recreation facilities
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for candidate selection. Upon request, accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, hiring and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and the Ontario Human Rights Code.