Director, Planning & Building Services

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as the Director of Planning & Building Services, where you will lead strategic initiatives to shape the growth of Newmarket. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence urban development and engage with a diverse community. With a focus on innovative approaches and public service, you will oversee planning policies and collaborate with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in urban planning, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering inclusivity. Be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior supervisory level in municipal planning.
• Strong knowledge of zoning bylaws and Official Plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of planning policies and strategies.
• Manage activities in Planning & Building Services.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Post-secondary degree in urban planning

Registered Professional Planner (RPP)

Tools

MS Office

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

Town of Newmarket

Director, Planning & Building Services

Full Time Employment Opportunity

About Newmarket

The growing community of Newmarket is home to 90,000 people and located 40 minutes north of Toronto, in York Region. As one of the most densely populated communities in Ontario, Newmarket may be small in area, but BIG things are happening there. From the transformation of a community landmark, the Mulock Property, into Newmarket’s very own Central Park to the renewal of the urban corridors to make them even more eclectic, vibrant, livable, and lovable – the Town of Newmarket is always looking forward.

Newmarket is the recipient of a Google etown award, has been voted the best Main Street in Canada, and the town has been recognized as one of the world’s 21 most intelligent communities. Recently, Newmarket ranked 14th in “100 Happiest Cities in Canada,” and for two year’s running won Municipality of the Year by Festivals & Events Ontario.

Newmarket offers and values flexibility to support work/life balance and wellbeing, including flexible hours, compressed workweeks, and hybrid work. As we move forward, Newmarket is committed to evolving and trying new innovative approaches, all while creating an environment for extraordinary public service in a welcoming and inclusive community.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Commissioner, Development & Infrastructure Services, the Director, Planning & Building Services is responsible for the strategic leadership, implementation and delivery of activities in Planning & Building Services, including development and recommendation to Council of planning policies and long-range strategies to guide the growth of the municipality.

About the Candidate

Credentials

• Post-secondary degree in urban planning, environmental studies or related discipline.
• Holds designation as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).
• Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Due to the responsibilities of this position a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town is required. Professional designations that include a Police Information Check will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Progressively responsible experience at a senior supervisory level.
• Significant demonstrated planning and administrative experience in a municipal planning environment at a senior level.
• Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal, consultative, collaborative, project management, problem-solving, conceptual, research, analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of budget preparation and management.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and geographic information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, construction drawings and engineers’ reports.
• Strong knowledge of principles and processes associated with complex site plans, subdivision process, zoning bylaws and Official Plans.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Building Code as it applies to construction projects such as fire protection and occupancy, safety and accessibility, structural design, heating ventilation, plumbing, sewage systems, renovations and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of building construction and systems, regulations and building / property standards; working knowledge of local government functions and responsibilities, provincial government and associated agencies as they relate to municipal building responsibilities, the legal process as it relates to building prosecutions, and employee relations principles, practices and applicable legislation.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act.

Salary: $160,580 - $200,725/annually

To apply for this executive role, submit your application to The Phelps Group by clicking here.

Application deadline: May 23, 2025

The Town of Newmarket commits to nurturing and embracing diversity in creating an environment for extraordinary public service. The Town promotes equity, accessibility, and inclusion through our thoughts and actions in support of our growing community.