Manager of Planning Services

Canadian Institute of Planners; Truro; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disab.

Nova Scotia Public Service Superann &

Professional Development Opportunities

Fitness and Well-being Incentives

Remote Work Policy eligible (1-2 days)

Parental Leave Top-Up

Job summary

The Municipality of Colchester is seeking a Manager of Planning Services to lead the planning program, provide professional advice on land use policy, and guide long-range and infrastructure planning. You will supervise a team of planners, development officers and staff in a collaborative, service‑oriented environment.

This permanent full‑time role reports to the Director of Community Development, supports organizational objectives, and ensures compliance with federal and provincial statutes and

Qualifications

• Degree in planning from an accredited university program.
• Full member, or eligibility to become a full member, within three months of hire, of the Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia.
• Minimum of three to five years of similar experience at the management level strongly preferred, ideally in a municipal setting.
• Experience working with budgets and knowledge of financial practices.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial statutes and municipal by-laws related to planning tools, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of planning principles, land-use, physical design, demographic, environmental, and economic concepts as applied in municipal planning.
• Conditions of employment include a satisfactory criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning related services for the Department and provide professional advice on land use policy and regulations.
• Oversee a team of planners, development officers, and staff.
• Lead long-range planning initiatives and infrastructure planning.
• Develop and implement land use policies and regulations.
• Manage budgeting and finance for the department.
• Assist in developing and implementing organizational objectives and the Community Development vision.
• Deliver excellent customer service in planning processes.
• Lead special planning projects and strategic planning efforts.
• Ensure compliance with statutes and by-laws.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial practices

Land-use planning

Regulatory knowledge

Municipal experience

Education

Degree in planning

Master’s degree asset

Job description

Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.

The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal. The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.

About the role: The Manager of Planning Services reports to the Director of Community Development and is responsible for the coordination of planning related services for the Department by providing professional advice on the implementation of planning programs and processes, long range planning initiatives, infrastructure planning, and managing the development and implementation of land use policy and regulations. Working in a team-oriented environment, the Manager of Planning Services oversees a team of planners, development officers, and other staff. Key areas of responsibilities include customer service, land use planning policy and by-laws, special planning projects, strategic planning, personnel management, finance and budgeting, and general administration. The Manager of Planning Services will also assist in developing and implementing organizational objectives, goals and vision of the Community Development department. This is a permanent full-time position.

Salary range: Range 11, $99,699- $118,510

Benefits:

• Group Benefits – Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D
• Retirement Plan – Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Fitness and Well-being Incentives
• Remote Work Policy eligible (1-2 days per week)
• Parental Leave Top-Up

Education & experience required:

• Degree in planning from an accredited university program (Master’s considered an asset)
• Full member, or eligibility to become a full member, within three months of hire, of the Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia
• Minimum of three to five years of similar experience at the management level strongly preferred, ideally in a municipal setting
• Experience working with budgets and knowledge of financial practices
• Knowledge of federal and provincial statutes and municipal by-laws related to the development of planning tools, standards, and regulations
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of planning, land-use, physical design, demographic, environmental, and economic concepts, as these are applied in municipal planning
• Basic knowledge of the Municipality’s history and geography considered an asset
• Conditions of employment include a satisfactory criminal record check

The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.

Compensation

$99,699.00 – $118,510.00 per year