Temporary Planner (until December 30, 2027)

Competition Number 26-076 Salary $82,969.00 - $98,284.00/Year Job Type Temporary Full Time Closing Date July 26, 2026 Share Facebook X Email LinkedIn Position Overview Please Note: This posting will remain open until the position has been filled. As a member of the Community Planning and Housing team, you will play a pivotal role in helping to bring growth and prosperity to Saint John. This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or planner wanting experience in a variety of planning roles. This position is a valued member of the City’s Development & Quality of Life Department which supports Saint John achieve its long-term vision of sustainable growth and a diverse, vibrant, resilient community. This position ensures exemplary service to our customers (both public and internal) and supports the Community Planning and Housing team in the effective delivery of long-range planning, development approvals, affordable housing, neighborhood development, heritage development, arts and culture, amongst others. Key Responsibilities Support the achievement of the City of Saint John’s innovative municipal plan implementation and provide strategic policy advice on a variety of planning related matters as well support towards development approvals. Champion innovative planning in the community and bring a commitment to smart growth principles and a solid track record of successful engagement with community partners. Support policy development within the Development & Quality of Life area, inclusive of the following focus areas: land-use planning, housing, growth, infrastructure, transportation, sustainability, neighborhoods, heritage and urban design, and parks and recreation. Support delivery of the Department’s development approvals program, which facilitates customer service excellence and continuous improvement on behalf of the City’s One Stop Development Shop. Play a supportive role in the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the City of Saint John’s community and economic growth efforts, including our efforts to become the most welcoming City in Atlantic Canada. Enhance the Service Area’s evidence-based decision-making, through the development, dissemination, analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative research, including within the areas of: statistics, demographic analysis, financial and budget analysis, valuation. You will be an effective communicator and collaborator to build strong working relationships with key community stakeholders including the development community, citizens, the Planning Advisory Committee, the Growth Committee and Common Council. Essential Qualifications A university degree in Community Planning or a related discipline is required, preferably at the graduate level. Membership, or in-progress RPP/LPP certification, in the Canadian Institute of Planners is required. A minimum of 2 years professional planning experience. Candidates who are recent graduates or with reduced experience will be considered at a developmental level. The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection. Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: City of Saint John Attn: Hiring Committee www.saintjohn.ca (careers) Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.

The role involves supporting the implementation of the municipal plan and providing strategic policy advice on land-use, housing, and sustainability. It also includes managing development approvals and conducting research to support evidence-based decision-making for the city.

A university degree in Community Planning or a related field is required, preferably at the graduate level, along with RPP/LPP certification. A minimum of 2 years of professional planning experience is preferred, though recent graduates may be considered at a developmental level.

• Flexible Time Options Program

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• Land-use Planning
• Development Approvals
• Policy Development
• Community Engagement
• Urban Design
• Demographic Analysis
• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research
• Stakeholder Management
• Sustainable Growth
• Budget Analysis
• Strategic Planning

• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

24 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level