Manager of Planning

Town of Huntsville; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Huntsville is seeking a Manager of Planning to lead policy development and project management across Official Plans, Zoning, Community Improvement Plans and related policy matters. You will prepare detailed reports for Council and external agencies and oversee annual operating budgets in a dynamic municipal setting.

Five years of progressive municipal planning experience and a university degree are required; CIP membership is an asset.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven ability to prepare and present policy reports.
• Strong business planning and budgeting capabilities.
• Decision‑making and public relations skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy development and interpretation for Official Plans, Zoning By-laws and related plans.
• Manage projects, prepare reports for Council and external agencies.
• Prepare budget estimates and monitor financial performance.
• Coordinate with staff, council, committees and the development industry.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy analysis

Budgeting

Decision-making

Computer skills

Education

University Degree in Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An excellent career opportunity awaits you at the Town of Huntsville. If you want to work in a community that is set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Canada and offers a great quality of life with all the amenities, this is the job for you! Located in Ontario’s cottage country, the Town of Huntsville is the largest community in the District Municipality of Muskoka and in proximity to the west side of Algonquin Park. Within this exciting setting, the Town of Huntsville has a vibrant downtown and offers many cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Reporting to the Director of Development Services, The Manager of Planning is responsible for providing policy development and recommending policy directions/options and project management activities. Provide professional planning advice and interpretation on matters related to various policy documents relating to various policy projects to staff, council, external agencies, the general public and the development industry, in accordance with the obligations and competencies specified as a professional planner. Undertake policy planning studies and special projects such as Official Plan reviews, Zoning By-law reviews, Secondary Plans, Community Improvement Plans, Heritage Conservation Plans and other policy matters. Prepare and presents detailed reports and implementation documents for consideration by Council on policy matters, special projects and other planning matters. You will also prepare estimates for annual operating budgets and keep abreast of physical, social and economic conditions, developments and trends in pertinent legislation and by-laws.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have five (5) years of progressive municipal work experience in a management or supervisory role with a University Degree in Planning. Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is an asset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective business planning skills, computer skills and decision‑making ability are required as well as a commitment to maintain positive public relations. Proven skills in working with Council, Committees and external parties are also an asset

This role works in a general office environment and the hours of work 8:30 am to 4:30. You may be required to work additional hours outside of regular office hours Monday to Friday. The salary range for this position $112,639.80 to $124,178.60.

The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. This Role will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Human Resources Department

Manager of Planning Competition

Town of Huntsville, 37 Main Street East

We appreciate all applications, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information contained in your resume is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used strictly for employment assessment purposes. The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace.