Land Development Services Coordinator

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Land Development Services Coordinator to manage client support services for development applications. This permanent, full-time position involves oversight of complex projects with a focus on efficient workflow and team leadership. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in land development, along with strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plan

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 48 months prior related work experience within the Land Development field.
• Applied knowledge of land use planning principles and city regulations.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison for Land Development projects and oversee processing.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of technical and administrative personnel.
• Research processes and identify technological tools to enhance productivity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, City Planning, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Recruitment Details

Land Development Service Coordinator

Department: Planning, Property and Development

Designated Work Location: Main Floor - 65 Garry Street - Hybrid with DWL

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $3,013.10 - $4,047.21 bi-weekly (Grade 4)

Posting No: 125960

Closing Date: June 12, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the direction of the Land Development Administrator, the Land Development Services Coordinator is responsible for the progressive management of all Land Development client and support services to achieve Branch objectives in the processing of development applications and processes unique or complex development projects.

As The Land Development Services Coordinator , You Will

• Serve as the liaison for Land Development projects, applications and requests for information, overseeing processing and procedures to ensure that internal and external requests for information are accommodated for and performed in an expeditious and accurate manner. This includes managing and facilitating the pre-application process to identify and share timelines, key planning and servicing requirements for advancing proposed developments through to complete application submissions.
• Direct and monitor the processing of development applications to ensure timely workflow and Branch objectives are achieved, and processes unique or complex development projects.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of technical and administrative personnel within the Land Development Branch to ensure work priorities and schedules are met.
• Oversee, research and identify processes and technological tools or developments that would enhance the productivity and system efficiencies for processing of development applications.
• Provide assistance to the Land Development Engineer with the preparation of Development and Servicing Agreements as needed.
• Direct the administration, approval and maintenance of all street naming initiatives to control and monitor the approval of new street names to the Street Name Reserve list, implementation of honourary street names and renaming of streets.
• Perform various administrative functions and guide staff to improve the effectiveness of Branch/Division operations.
• Carry out special assignments at the direction of the Land Development Administrator and the Land Development Manager.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, City Planning, Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners if applicable.
• Member of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba if applicable.
• Must have a minimum of 48 months prior related work experience within the Land Development field.
• Applied knowledge of the City of Winnipeg Charter, codes, by-laws, regulations, land use planning principles, Subdivision Standards, Statutory Plans, policies, procedures and guidelines, especially as they pertain to the development approval process with the ability to analyze land development proposals, technical reports and related plans.
• Knowledge in the interpretation of by-laws, agreements, and other development codes, subdivision plans and legal descriptions of properties.
• Knowledge of Council policy as applied to various development application types such as subdivisions, rezoning’s, zoning agreement amendments, enactment of subdivision and/or rezoning by-laws, and extensions of time.
• Knowledge of basic accounting techniques and methods in order to perform the financial duties and tasks associated with this position.
• Demonstrated leadership, managerial, and organization skills, coordination of projects and schedules in order to deliver efficient and professional services to contacts and the ability to work independently with very limited supervision.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills that facilitate the achievement and desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of staff and stakeholders including elected officials, senior managers and department staff, as well as contacts outside of the organization in a concise and accurate manner within limited time frames.
• Must be highly motivated to achieve results and set priorities in a multi-tasked, time sensitive environment, independently, and in a diplomatic and responsible manner to maintain an effective working schedule and to meet established deadlines.
• Keen interest and desire to pursue innovative and creative solutions in order to continually improve processing of development applications and service for internal and external contacts so that the City remains current with the development community’s changing needs.
  
  

IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks .
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Employee Group: WAPSO (Under-Review)

Position Reports To: Land Development Administrator

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.