Manager of Planning Services

Colchester; Truro; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits - Health, Dental, Life,

Job summary

Colchester is seeking a Manager of Planning Services to lead the Planning team within the Community Development department. You will provide professional guidance on planning programs, long-range and infrastructure planning, and land-use policy development.

The role requires overseeing staff, budgeting, and administration, while advancing municipal planning initiatives and organizational objectives. Remote-work eligibility and a 1–2 day hybrid schedule are supported.

Qualifications

• 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 management experience, ideally in a municipal setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning-related services for the Department and provide professional advice on planning programs and processes.
• Lead long-range planning initiatives and infrastructure planning.
• Develop and implement land use policy and regulations; oversee bylaws and special planning projects.
• Manage and develop staff, finance and budgeting, and general administration.
• Support organizational objectives and the vision of the Community Development department.

Skills

Planning policy

Municipal governance

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in planning

Master's degree asset

Tools

Nova Scotia planning bylaws

Job description

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.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted or updated on the status of their application.

To learn more about us, please visit www.colchester.ca.