Description
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the role of Director, Strategic Projects in Planning and Development. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Planning & Development, the Director is responsible and accountable for the effective leadership and management of the Strategic Projects Division. As a senior leader, the Director advances secondary and master planning in the Municipality’s planned growth areas and delivers strategic community building projects. The Director leads the Division and ensures the work program implements business unit strategies and applicable elements of the corporate strategic plan. The Director is responsible for a multi-disciplinary team of professional, technical and administrative staff, providing vision, leadership and direction for the Strategic Projects team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Planning & Development, the Director is responsible and accountable for the effective leadership and management of the Strategic Projects Division. As a senior leader, the Director advances secondary and master planning in the Municipality’s planned growth areas and delivers strategic community building projects. The Director leads the Division and ensures the work program implements business unit strategies and applicable elements of the corporate strategic plan. The Director is responsible for a multi-disciplinary team of professional, technical and administrative staff, providing vision, leadership and direction for the Strategic Projects team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides overall management of the Strategic Projects Division responsible for planning projects and related policy development for planned growth areas, urban design, culture and heritage planning, as well as planning information and civic addressing
- Senior subject matter expert in relevant sections of the Municipal Government Act, the HRM Charter, the Heritage By-law and various HRM Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-laws and supporting documents
- Builds, guides and shapes change that is consistent with the Regional & Community Planning frameworks and Regional Council’s vision
- Impacts the long-term success of the Municipality and implications of planning and development decisions at the site and neighborhood level
- Accountable for the formulation of objectives, policies and recommendations related to future land use and design, including the preparation, review and evaluation of municipal planning strategies, land use by-laws and heritage conservation and urban design frameworks
- Responsible for the delivery of enabling policy that will see the Municipality respond to housing and other land use demands in the Regional Centre, Suburban communities and other strategic sites
- Accountable to manage risks and HRM’s liability with respect to guidance given to the legal and development communities as well as the general public regarding the development of planning policy and supporting by-laws
- Through the Executive Director, leads the preparation of reports to Council, presentations to the public, Regional Council, Committees of Council, and reports regularly on the progress of various planning initiatives
- Promotes and facilitates public and media relations by making presentations, demonstrating professionalism and leadership abilities, communicating the vision and ensuring community and staff involvement so that confidence in HRM’s planning is maintained
- Contributes to the formulation of policies and the vision of the Municipality at the Senior Management level by providing advice, participating in corporate planning, analysis and decision making processes;
- Provides strategic direction to ensure that services provided by the Division meet the goals & objectives of the Departmental Business Plan
- Develops staff through delegation, coaching, mentoring and training by arranging formal training, work assignments and other experiences
- Develops relationships which enable the business unit to partner with industry representatives, government and non-government organizations in order to develop strategies to improve performance, evaluate service delivery, and streamline processes and procedures
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week
WORK LOCATION: 3rd Floor Duke Tower, 5251 Duke St, Halifax, NS
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in Planning (or equivalent) from an accredited university
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
- Must have ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional planning with at least five (5) years in a supervisory role with demonstrated experience leading planning initiatives
- Experience in Policy Analysis, Program Management and Strategic Management
- Demonstrated labour relations experience in managing both union and non-union work forces;
- Experience liaising with diverse government and regulatory agencies
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, HRM Charter, Municipal Planning Strategies, Land Use By-Laws, Subdivision By-Law and Engineering Standards and Specifications including a clear understanding of their interrelationships
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the administrative and community context of Strategic Projects
- Practical knowledge of theories and best practices related to urban and rural development
- Knowledge of the operations, policies, procedures, and regulations relative to municipal subdivision, land use, and construction approvals
- Knowledge and skills related to human resource management and labour relations; economics, budget preparation and management
- Strategic thinker with ability to relate areas of responsibility to corporate and business unit strategies and produce work programs, policies, and standards to implement said strategies
- Ability to create viable plans, policies and standards based in research findings
- Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management, staff, applicants, public, development community, elected representatives, community representatives, consultants and media
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategically focused work programs with deliverables within prescribed time limits.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Salary & Benefits
SALARY: NU10, $110,090 – $151,380
HRM offers a full range of benefits including life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, health and dental coverage and provides a mandatory defined benefit pension plan.
Contact
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received online up to 11:59PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
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