About the Township of Muskoka Lakes

Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.

Why Join Our Team

The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in your community. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential. The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:

• 100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS.

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work 

• Paid internal and external training and development opportunities, including support for professional designations.

• Staff recognition and appreciation programs.

• Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain experience across multiple disciplines.

Position Overview 

Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the Committee of Adjustment Coordinator is responsible for the receipt, coordination and processing of applications for severance, concurrent severance/zoning bylaw amendments and minor variances.

Summary of Responsibilities 

• Assume the role of Secretary/Treasurer for the Committee of Adjustment and perform statutory, assigned and delegated authority functions for the corporation.

• Process applications for severances, concurrent severances, zoning amendments and minor variances, by ensuring completeness of submitted information, reviewing property history to ensure compliance with the Planning Act, notifying neighbours and obtaining comments, and providing an analysis of applications for consent and making a recommendation on the file when required.

• Prepare and register consent agreements.

• Coordinate fulfilling conditions with external clients (i.e. surveyors, lawyers, applicants, agents, MPAC), and respond to inquiries on the files.

• Prepare Notices of Hearing and Decision as required by the Planning Act, including the key plan and appropriate maps.

• Prepare agendas and resolutions for the Committee of Adjustment and Planning Committee meetings, assist in coordinating applicant attendance at the meetings and manage the meeting in general.

• Review and comment on plans of survey to ensure compliance with the zoning by-law, working closely with the surveyor for clarification or further information.

• Review and approve deeds/consent certificates to ensure all conditions of the severance have been fulfilled, clarifying legal descriptions or wording with the lawyer as needed.

• Provide information and assistance to staff and other departments as required.

• Prepare and circulate required documentation within legislative requirements.

• Prepare and circulate septic information as required.

• Assist in data collection for Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearings as required.

• Related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Post secondary certificate in a related field (i.e. Planning, Legal, Business Admin, etc.).

• Municipal Administration Program or the Primer on Planning (AMCTO), would be an asset

• 2-3 years’ experience in a related field

• A solid understanding of and technical expertise with respect to legislation, regulations, policy and related systems (i.e. Land Registry System).

• Technological proficiency, including GIS mapping, MS Word and Excel

• Proven ability to take initiative and make independent evaluations or recommendations.