Our current job postings are listed below. Please submit your application to our Human Resources Department. 

Job Opportunities

Municipal Planner

The Infrastructure and Planning Department of the Township of Russell is currently seeking a motivated individual for the above-mentioned position.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Infrastructure and Planning, the Planner is responsible for processing requests related to zoning amendments, site plans, subdivision plans, and drafting relevant planning and development policies. This role ensures that safety, quality, and efficiency are upheld throughout the planning process and that on-going projects are monitored. Additionally, the Planner is responsible for preparing reports, following up on internal and external communications related to the projects, as well as preparing research projects.

The Planner works with other professional disciplines and municipal authorities to deliver high-quality services to our clients and consultants and will represent the Planning Department at various committees on issues related to planning.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Post-secondary education in Planning, Geography, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a municipal or private environment in the field of urban planning.
  • Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and set priorities effectively.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, research, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work well in a team environment.
  • Able to maintain confidential information.

Language requirements:

Excellent proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in both French and English.

Compensation:

The salary, based on a 35-hour workweek, is set between $73,504 and $91,749 per year and includes an excellent benefits package, a pension plan, and free access to the gym at the Municipal Sports Dome.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume in Word or PDF format, clearly indicating the desired position, to the attention of the Human Resources Department, by email at: jobs.emplois@russell.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 9, 2025. A detailed job description is available upon request.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates, but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, all personal information gathered during the process will be used for recruitment and selection purposes only.

Accessibility in Recruitment and Employment

The Township of Russell is committed in providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Department.

The Township of Russell promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

In accordance with the accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities Act, 2005, the Township of Russell agrees to recognize the different needs and to provide an accessible place to all.