Senior Project Manager, Development Planner

The Corporation of the City of Brantford; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Brantford is seeking a Senior Project Manager of Development Planning. This role involves supervising a team in reviewing development applications, ensuring adherence to policies, and processing complex applications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Planning, significant municipal experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with a supportive work environment with a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of municipal planning and development review experience.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Full membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
• Valid class G drivers license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of development planners.
• Process complex development applications under the Planning Act.
• Review and prepare reports to city committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Four (4) year University Degree in Planning

Tools

MS Office

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

Reporting to the Manager of Development Planning, the Senior Project Manager of Development Planning will supervise and mentor a team of development planners in the review of the full range of development applications to ensure these files continue to advance within prescribed timelines. The Senior Project Manager will have a keen interest in continuous improvement and recognize the importance of streamlining processes to advance the Corporations growth related goals. This position will assist the Manager of Development Planning with day-to-day activities and tasks related to processing complex development files and will be a key point of contact for the development community. The role is accountable to ensuring that development planning review activities are delivered in accordance with City Procedures and Policies, and Provincial Legislation, in a cost effective, efficient, and timely manner using a best practices approach. The Senior Project Manager will also aid in the review or preparation of various reports to the Committee of Adjustment, Planning Committee, City Council, and/or other advisory committees. In addition, this position will process their own complex development applications under the Planning Act including but not limited to: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plan of Subdivisions and Condominium approvals, and Site Plan Approvals.

Qualifications

• Four (4) year University Degree in Planning from a Canadian Institute of Planning (CIP) accredited planning program or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of municipal planning and development review experience, with a minimum of three (3)years of supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Full membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation, or equivalent(s).
• Experience in supervising and directing staff work is an asset for the position.
• Ability to lead and inspire others in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, research, report writing, organizational, leadership, interpersonal, negotiation and supervisory skills.
• Working knowledge of local government functions and responsibilities, provincial government, and associated agencies as they relate to municipal planning responsibilities and labor/employee relations principles, practices, and applicable legislation.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of staff and government, elected officials, local boards/commissions, community groups, organizations, and the general public, with the ability to respect confidentiality.
• Skill and efficiency in the use of computer applications, including but not limited to: MS Office, Microsoft Teams, ArcGIS, and other applicable software.
• Valid class G drivers license in good standing with own vehicle to use on corporate business.
• IMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS200) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within the first year of employment.

WAGE/SALARY RANGE: $53.97 to $67.46 per hour (based on a 35-hour work week) plus benefits

To apply on-line, please visit the City of Brantford website at https://brantford.ca/careers and click on Current Opportunities.

Closing date for applications: Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Information gathered relative to this position will only be used for candidate selection.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.