Senior Planner, Special Projects (Contract/ Job Rotation up to 10 months)

**Position Type:** Contract NU (Full Time) (Fixed Term) **Closing Date:** November 25, 2026 **Salary/Wage Range:** $104,173.00 - $130,216.00 **Working for the City of Burlington** A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. **Type of Vacancy** Existing Vacancy **Hours of Work** 35 hours per week **Contract Length** Up to 10 months **Department** Community Planning **Location** This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall, 426 Brant Street, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be onsite 50% of the time each month. **Position Overview** The City of Burlington is actively growing! As the City evolves its organizational structure to meet the demands of today and the future, we have created some exciting new positions to support this initiative. The Community Planning department is expanding, and we are hiring a new Senior Planner to undertake Special Projects related to planning work. This position reports to the Supervisor of Special Projects and Urban Design, and will be responsible for leading various special projects, planning studies, research and analysis, and the preparation, authoring and presentation of reports and recommendations for consideration by City Council. **Responsibilities** As a key member of our team, the Senior Planner - Special Projects will be responsible for: * Project management of the New Zoning By-law Project, including monitoring the consultant workplan, and ensuring high quality deliverables are received within scope, budget and on time; * Preparing reports and recommendations for the consideration of Committee and Council, carrying out on-going consultation with all stakeholders, and undertaking public consultation as required including statutory public notification; * Leading and facilitating public and stakeholder engagement; * Undertaking and leading special projects and complex studies, research projects and data analysis to address emerging issues related to development regulations, including land uses, built form, development permit systems, and other planning related issues with minimum supervision; * Providing professional advice to cross-departmental working team, including assigning work, setting mileston