Position Summary

About Milton

Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.

Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer?
This position is eligible for the following:
• Annual Salary Range: $109,358 - $136,697
• Benefits: Regular full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit
package, with all premiums paid by the Town, an Employee Assistance
Program, top-up maternity/parental leave benefits and life insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Paid time off, including vacation, incidental and volunteer days
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and
participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible
positions)
• For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton

Major Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Planning Policy & Urban Design, this role is responsible for conducting natural heritage review of Subwatershed and associated technical supporting studies for development applications and infrastructure projects, leading the management of environmental planning projects, undertaking research and analysis and preparing/presenting reports on behalf of the Department.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Manage the review and evaluation of environmental and natural heritage related studies and reports submitted in support of development applications or prepared in support of long-range planning studies
Provide professional environmental and natural heritage systems input and advice to Town staff on development applications and long-range planning matters
Function as the primary point of contact for environmental and natural heritage systems matters at the Town
Responsible for the project management, coordination and administration of municipally initiated environmental or natural heritage systems/features projects and strategies
Manages the activities of consultants carrying out work or completing peer reviews of environmental or natural heritage materials
Lead the development of natural heritage policy and aggregate policy studies, and assist external consultants to conduct natural heritage planning reviews
Review all types of development applications from a natural heritage/ecological perspective and prepare comments and recommendations
Conduct data collection, research, and analysis on a range of natural heritage planning matters
Represent the Department at meetings with Provincial, Regional, Municipal, and Conservation Authority staff, as well as Niagara Escarpment Commission hearings, Committee of Adjustment hearings, and public meetings
Coordinate public consultation meetings pertaining to natural heritage planning matters and present studies, policies, and Town initiatives to interest groups, stakeholders, and the public
Undertake site visits and participate in any natural heritage staking activities
Review policy initiatives of other agencies to protect and advance the Town's interest
Provide guidance and advice to other planners and senior staff on complex natural heritage policy studies and development applications
Prepare terms of reference and administer consultant studies
Represent the Development Services Department in committees of inter-municipal planning studies

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Post-secondary degree in Environmental Planning, or a discipline related to Environmental Science
Minimum seven (7) years experience in environmental and land use planning
Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and/or Ontario Professional Planners Institute
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the review of the Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Aggregate Resources Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Species at Risk Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Provincial Plans, and other environmental and natural heritage legislation, plans and policies
Working knowledge of current biological/ecological protocols or industry standards (i.e. Ontario Wetland Evaluation System and Ecological Land Classification), as well as the natural resources of watersheds, ecological principles and terrestrial assessment techniques
Knowledge of fish, wildlife and natural habitat monitoring and inventory techniques, including identification of native and invasive species in Ontario and knowledge of federal and provincial species at risk
Experience and knowledge of ecological processes, biological assessment and ecological restoration as part of the planning process
Ability to thoroughly and critically review and evaluate environmental and natural heritage related studies and reports
Ability to formulate/develop sound environmental and natural heritage systems policy, regulation and positions to guide Council decision-making
Ability to utilize computer software as necessary, including ArcGIS, MS Word, Excel and Power Point
Highly developed presentation skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization, and with elected officials and the public
Strong negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and public relations skills
Strong project management, research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Will need to travel between different work locations. Access to transportation to travel between work locations in a timely manner is required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a public agency or municipality in an environmental planning capacity
Registered Professional Planner or other related professional designation
Ability to present evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), other Boards and Committees and in Court on environmental and natural heritage matters
Ability to undertake complex assignments with minimal supervision
Ability to organize workload to meet multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to draft clear, concise and practical reports and planning documents
Possess a valid “G” Ontario driver’s license and use of personal vehicle

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.

We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted

Accommodations

Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on July 12, 2026.

If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.

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