Team Lead, Planning

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel within region

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking a skilled policy professional to lead land-use planning initiatives, guide a dynamic team, and develop innovative planning policies. This role focuses on shaping communities through strong partnerships with municipalities and other ministries.

You will manage complex planning projects, advise staff, ensure compliance with the Planning Act, and deliver training.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex land-use planning projects and teams.
• Ability to interpret Planning Act and related legislation.
• Policy development and advisory capabilities.
• Strong briefing notes and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise staff on land use planning issues and projects.
• Develop and manage multiple planning applications, projects, and policy initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, provincial policies, and planning principles.
• Provide strategic advice and manage emerging planning issues.
• Collaborate with municipalities and partner ministries.
• Deliver training and contribute to branch and project work planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Land-use planning

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in planning or related field

Job description

Apply By:Monday, August 31, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Division:

Municipal and Housing Operations Division / Municipal Services Office - West

Shape policies that shape communities

Are you a skilled policy professional with a passion for land use planning and a talent for building strong partnerships? If you thrive on shaping impactful policies and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive organizational goals, this is your opportunity to lead. Join us in guiding a dynamic team and delivering innovative planning policy and land use initiatives that make a real difference.

About the job

Working on diverse and challenging land-use planning related projects, you will:

• Lead and advise staff on land use planning issues and projects.
• Develop and manage multiple planning applications, projects, and policy initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, provincial policies, and planning principles.
• Provide strategic advice and manage emerging planning issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including municipalities and partner ministries.
• Deliver training and contribute to branch and project work planning.

Note: This position requires occasional travel within the region to conduct field work

What you bring to the team

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Planning Act, land use planning system, related legislation, and policy development processes.
• Understanding of planning theories, principles, and professional standards for conducting land use planning analyses.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply community planning legislation effectively.

Team Leadership and Project Management Skills:

• Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams to meet ministry objectives on time.
• Strong leadership skills to build partnerships, resolve stakeholder issues, and align outcomes with organizational goals.

Communication Skills:

• Skilled in preparing and presenting complex materials, including briefing notes, policy papers, and official correspondence.
• Experienced in representing government interests with stakeholders, inter-ministerial committees, and public forums.
• Confident in delivering expert advice and briefings to senior management, the Minister, and key stakeholders.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with team members and key partners.
• Manage stakeholder and interest group relationships across ministry initiatives.
• Foster collaboration and build consensus to support shared goals.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Skilled in using research methods and tools to conduct complex planning analyses.
• Able to evaluate policy impacts and planning issues, and provide informed recommendations.

Don\'t meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario\'s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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