Junior Planner

Non-Affiliated Level PES3

*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking Junior Planner. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our .

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning & Construction, the Junior Planner is responsible for performing duties that support planning functions within the Planning and Facilities department.

Job Description:

• Reviews population growth and municipal development applications to identify requirements for new school sites and additional instructional space requirements

• Assists with the administration of the collection of Education Development Charges (EDC) and the board’s EDC By-law

• Maintains historical student data in order to support the projecting of school enrolments

• Compiles, researches, and analyzes school-age population data and trends across the province and within the board’s jurisdiction

• Contacts development stakeholders in order to help track residential occupancies and forecast the generation of new students

• Maintains and updates an inventory of school location and attendance boundary maps for the system

• Assists with the implementation of new Ministry policy directives and legislative amendments

• Updates the Ministry’s Education Capital Information System (ECIS)

• Attends public meetings, committees, open houses, conferences, etc., as required

• Performs other duties and related work as assigned by the Manager of Planning & Construction

  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Urban Planning, Geography, or other related field

• 3 years relevant experience in a field related to Planning, Geography, and/or Demographics, preferably in a school board setting

• Proficiency in Google environment, Microsoft Office program suite (in particular Excel), Adobe creative suite, and database programs

• GIS and/or Educational Facilities Planning software program experience an asset

• Experience in analysing and manipulating large and complex datasets

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team setting

• Tact and discretion

  
  
  

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) permanent assignment with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026. The annual salary range for this role is $71,312 - $80,595. A comprehensive employee benefits and pension package is provided.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform and ensure a cover letter and resume are included in the ATE profile. Interested applicants must submit their application by no later than 5:00 pm on March 6, 2026. If you do not currently have an ATE account, you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your resume and cover letter. You are not required to submit a pastoral reference for this position.

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for a n interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview, you will receive an email including the interview date/time, location and process details. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to check their spam folders for Board correspondence.

Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to hrstaffing@ocsb.ca .

For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at info@applytoeducation.com or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at hrstaffing@ocsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.