Manager, Community Planning

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Director – Development Services, the Manager – Community Planning is responsible for managing the development approvals and GIS business units.

Some Qualifications and Skills include:

• Degree in Urban Planning from an accredited institution or related degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the field of Planning
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in supervision
• A Registered Professional Planner, with membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement
• Working knowledge of the Development Charges Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the
• Municipal Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and other relevant legislation
• Supervise and direct the activities of personnel engaged in development approvals and GIS related functions, including internal staff and external consultants
• Work in and foster a collaborative team environment that supports cross-departmental work.
• Liaison with government agencies, neighbouring municipalities, local organizations and other agencies on planning and development matters
• Provide professional planning opinions to Council, the Committee of Adjustment, the Ontario Land Tribunal, and other agencies and approval authorities 

For more information and how to apply, please download the job posting.