Manager of Planning

Cip Icu; Canadá; Presencial; CAD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Align Collective is engaged with several public sector clients across Canada to recruit a Manager of Planning. The role involves leading planning at the local level, guiding policy and development approvals, and collaborating with authorities to shape community growth.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years in urban planning with supervisory experience, possess an urban planning degree, and hold an RPP designation with CIP membership. Relocation is required for these opportunities.

Qualificações

• 7+ years of urban planning experience with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Degree in urban planning or a related field from an accredited institution.
• RPP designation (or eligibility for registration) and CIP membership.
• Thorough knowledge of provincial planning legislation and municipal processes.
• Experience managing a full range of development applications in a complex municipal environment.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with stakeholder relationship experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development approvals function and the policy planning function, setting priorities and work programs to meet Council’s service levels and deadlines.
• Provide professional planning opinions and recommendations to Council and other authorities, following the professional code of conduct.
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate division staff, including recruitment, training and performance management.
• Prepare and administer the divisional operating budget and contribute to capital submissions and fee structures.

Conhecimentos

Senior Planner

Manager of Planning

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Multitasking

Formação

Urban planning degree

RPP designation & CIP membership

Descrição da vaga

Manager of Planning | Multiple Public Sector Opportunities | Across Canada
Confidential search by Align Collective

Ready to lead planning at the local level?

Align Collective is proud to be partnering with several public sector clients across Canada, in the search for their next Manager of Planning. These are municipalities where your professional opinion carries weight with Council, your leadership shapes a team, and your work has a visible impact on how the community grows.

If you’re a Senior Planner or Manager looking for your next step, or a current Manager curious about a new community and a bigger opportunity, we’d love to talk.

What’s in it for you:

• Make a tangible impact on planning at the local level
• Work closely with the Director of Planning as a trusted partner
• Mentor and lead a multi-disciplinary team of internal staff and external consultants
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development approvals function and the policy planning function, setting priorities and work programs to meet Council’s service levels and deadlines
• Provide professional planning opinions and recommendations to Council, committees, tribunals and other approval authorities, in accordance with the professional code of conduct
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate division staff, including recruitment, training, development and performance management
• Prepare and administer the divisional operating budget, contribute to capital budget submissions, monitor variances and recommend development fees
• Develop and refine procedures, policies, application forms and fee structures that make development control more effective and efficient
• Design meaningful processes for community and stakeholder engagement on major projects and initiatives
• Act as the municipality’s liaison with provincial ministries, conservation authorities, neighbouring municipalities, upper-tier governments and community organizations
• Foster a collaborative, cross-departmental team culture

What we are looking for:

• Senior Planner or Manager of Planning with a minimum of 7 years of urban planning experience, ideally including supervisory or team leadership experience
• Degree in urban planning or a related field from an accredited institution
• RPP designation (or eligibility for registration) and CIP membership, or the equivalent through your provincial institute
• Thorough knowledge of provincial planning legislation and policy, and of municipal planning processes and management practices for both policy planning and development control
• Working knowledge of related legislation, including development charges or levies, environmental assessment, municipal government and heritage legislation
• Demonstrated experience managing a full range of development applications in a complex municipal environment
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with proven success building relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Understanding of the private sector is considered an asset
• Genuine interest in leadership, and readiness for your next career step
• Please note: Relocation is required for these opportunities.