Solicitor, Planning and Development (Multiple Vacancies: 1 FT Permanent & 1 FT Contract up to 12 months)

Position Type:

Regular Full Time (RFT)

Closing Date:

November 18, 2026

Salary/Wage Range:

$139,934.00 - $174,918.00

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.

Employment Status

1 FT Permanent & 1 FT Contract up to 12 Months

Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Department

Legal

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 Sims Square (390 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 on site 50% of the time each month.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Real Estate, Planning and Development, this position provides legal services to the Corporation and Council. Mitigates legal and other risks to the Corporation through the provision of legal opinions, review and drafting of agreements, and related or ancillary services. Discharges functions that must be provided by a qualified lawyer including preparation, review, and execution of documents/opinions in connection with property and other matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and provides legal representation on behalf of the City before courts and tribunals.
• Conducts research and provides legal advice to City departments and staff on by-law and legislative interpretation, available enforcement measures, litigation risk management, land use planning and development matters, , and how to best protect the City's interests.
• Monitors changes to relevant legislation and case law related to planning and development matters.
• Research, draft, and negotiate contracts and other related documents to ensure legal validity and protection of City interests.
• Provides a full review of legal documents as assigned for execution by the Corporation.
• Draft by-laws, policies, and other related documents to ensure that by-laws and policies address City's short- and long-term goals and interests

Requirements

• Post Graduate degree in law (LLB or JD) and member in good standing with the LSO.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience with focus on municipal law being an asset.
• Occasional non-office site visits required. Attendance at evening meetings may be required.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Come work with us at the City of Burlington!

Why?

Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.

Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.

A career at the City boasts:

• A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.

• A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.

• A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.

• A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.

• A great pension and benefits package.

• Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.

• Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.

These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.

If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.