Manager, Planning & Heritage

Municipal World Inc.; Meaford; In loco; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Municipal World Inc. seeks a senior planning professional to lead the division, oversee annual work plans and budgets, and provide expert advice on land use and heritage planning. You will guide development proposals, ensure policy compliance, and support municipal staff and Council on planning matters.

The role emphasizes managing a team, coordinating with the Director of Development Services, and maintaining high standards in planning practice and regulatory compliance.

Competenze

• Degree in planning, environmental science or related discipline with 10 years planning exp., 3 years in Mgmt/supervision.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and full CIPl member.
• PMP designation or PM certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of land use planning, policy, and regulatory processes.
• Experience with community involvement techniques and facilitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, GIS tools like ArcGIS and mapping.

Mansioni

• Provide leadership and supervision of direct reports including staff mentoring and performance monitoring.
• Prepare the division's annual work plan and budget (operating, capital) and review with Council.
• Monitor the division's performance against the work plan and budget; report and initiate corrective actions.
• Develop and implement new or revised planning policies and procedures.
• Provide technical planning advice and professional opinions to staff, Council, and tribunals.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Formazione

Degree in planning/environmental science

RPP - Registered Professional Planner

PMP Certification

Strumenti

Microsoft 365

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Mapping techniques

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Management & Leadership:

1. Provide overall leadership and supervision of direct reports which includes workprogramplanning, scheduling,distributionand follow-up; staff mentoring/coaching and monitoring of working conditions; human resources administration (recruitment/de-hiring, compensation, performance review).
2. Prepare the Division'sannual work plan and budget (operating, capital) andparticipatein the review and approval process of theDivision'sbudget with Council.
3. Monitor theDivision'soverall performance(planning)against the work plan and budget; prepare andsubmitperiodic performance reports with initiation of correctiveactionas necessary.
4. Develop and implement new/revised policies and procedures for the Division.
5. Provide project management of outsourced work on major planning and development studies/ projects.
6. Act on behalf of the Director in his/her absence with respect to planning mattersthat fallwithin theManager'sscopeof professional competencyandasdelegatedby the Director.

Planning,Heritage& Development:

1. Responsible for theaccurateand consistent implementation and maintenance of the Municipal Zoning By-law.
2. Identifyand track best practices and trends/advances in the fields of land use planning (policy, regulatory development), site plan control, development proposal review, corporate information technology forpossible applicationby the Municipality.
3. Establish operating procedures, work methods and standards covering the services delivered;monitoroperations against standards with initiation of correctiveactionas necessary.
4. Oversee the quality,timelyprocessing and approval of development applications related to site plans, subdivisions and condominium plans and Official Plan amendments, zoning/by-law amendments, variousapplicationsand major planning studies (secondary plans). Prepare short-mid-long range land use plans; recommend planningobjectivesand strategies to theDirector, Development Servicesand Council with updating of the Municipality's Official Planand Zoning By-lawtotake into accountlocal,regionaland provincial interests and concerns.
5. Provide technical advice and professionalplanningopinions to Municipal Staff, Council/Committeesand theOntario Land Tribunal (OLT)on planning and development matters (land use planning, zoning,heritage,amendments to the Municipality's Official Plan, approval of development applications,Planning Act and related legislation, Information Technology).Oversee circulation of statutory notices. Respond to comments and questions and provide expert testimony.
6. Working with the Director and municipal solicitor, review, research andcarry outanalysis of municipal lands andlands-related legal matters, whererequired.
7. Administer, research, review and advise Council in relation to requests for purchase of Municipal landsin accordance with the procedural by-law and coordinate associated transfers with purchasers and their legal representatives, obtaining input from the municipal solicitor.
8. Prepare planning andland-transferrelated by-laws,encroachment,consentand site plan/developmentagreementswith support from the Director of Development Services, wherewarranted.
9. Maintain andmonitordevelopmentrelated financial record keeping and developer deposits,securitiesand insurances. Assist the Director and Treasurer with reconciliation of developer accounts at year-end and the preparation of information for the annual audit.
10. With support from the Director of Development Services, develop specifications of the technical terms and conditions for major planning and development studies/projects; prepare and review calls for Request forProposals; make recommendations on the hiring of consultants to assist with and/or undertake studies/projects/services as required; monitor work of consultant and administer the agreements.
11. Oversee themaintenanceofdepartmental Records Management andstatistical database related to planningand buildingapplications and activities along withassociatedreporting.
12. Oversee the review,administrationand issuance of municipalheritage permits.
13. Keep informed on demographic, social, economic,regulatoryand relevant policy conditions by researching, pursuing ongoingeducationandtrainingand through networking with other professionals.
14. Develop andmaintaina contact network with professionals in the field and counterparts in other municipalities;assistthe Director in reviewing the feasibility of shared services and programs withneighbouringmunicipalities and/or related public sector organizations.
15. Represent the Department and municipal interests with individual citizens, community groups/associations, developers, commercial interests, architects, engineers, consultants, committees, technical advisory teams, workgroupsand the written and electronic media
16. Engage and educate staff, Council, and thegeneral publicregardingthe planning process, planning profession and best practices through formal and informal educational and outreach opportunitiesand the use of social media.

General Duties and Accountabilities

• Provideand maintaina high degree of confidentiality and security of information at all times.Where information is developed prior to staff/public release, ensure confidentiality of information provided to produce content for Council and other sensitive information sources.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other applicable legislation, department policies/procedures/practices, operational guidelines, and perform safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as may be assignedin accordance withdepartment and corporateobjectives.

Required Certifications and/or Health and Safety Requirements

• Valid Class G Driver's License, in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.

Education, Skills and Experience

1. Degree in planning, environmentalscienceor related discipline together with 10 years of planning experience preferably in a municipalenvironment, with three (3) years progressive experiencein management and supervision.
2. Registered Professional Planner and full member of theCanadian Institute of Planners.
3. Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation or Project Management Certificatepreferred.
4. Strong working knowledge of land use planning and environmental techniques,applicationsand processes; applicable legislation/acts/regulations, local and provincial government functions/responsibilitiesand associated agencies as they relate to the planning and environmental processes.
5. Knowledge of community involvement techniques and facilitation experience.
6. Proficiencyin Microsoft365andstatistical database applicationsand general understanding ofArcGIS,AutoCADand mappingtechniques.

Excellent communication (written, oral and interpersonal); technical researchmethodology, organizational, analytical, report-writing, problem-solving, time management, database management, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.