Description
What you’ll do
- Manage day-to-day planning activities as they relate to land use planning and development review.
- Prepare planning policies, by-laws and standards.
- Prepare reports that include analysis, opinion and recommendations to the Committees and Councils on Planning matters.
- Present planning information and respond effectively in public forums such as Council or Committee meetings, community meetings, and interactions with stakeholders in the planning process.
- Lead and manage Planning related projects that help the County achieve its strategic goals and objectives
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders on projects that have, or would benefit from a land use planning component
- Research and analysis of legislative initiatives, changes, and regulations and inform internal and external stakeholders
- General direction of the Planning division, including the managing, mentoring, coaching and training of staff to support departmental operations, goals and initiatives.
- Prioritize staff work assignments, make resource allocation decisions and approve expenditures.
- Proactively engage and foster collaborative relationships with Council, community stakeholders and project partners to leverage land use planning controls and processes that will positively benefit the County and local municipalities.
- Act as a representative for the County at meetings with Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), etc.
- Act as an expert witness at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll bring
- A post-secondary degree in Urban, Regional, or Land Use Planning or related field.
- Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
- 5 years planning experience.
- Experience in interpreting and implementing the Ontario Provincial Planning Act, the Ontario Heritage Act, Provincial and Regional plans and polices, municipal official plan policies, zoning by-law, urban design and architectural guidelines and Heritage Conservation District plans.
- Experience in executing project objectives and supporting corporate initiatives with particular emphases in dealing directly with public sector stakeholders, decision-makers, and staff.
- Experience preparing business plans, performance indicators and operating and capital budgets.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ArcGIS.
- Ability to foster collaborative partnerships with Council, community stakeholders and professional organizations.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
Salary & Benefits
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $68.69 – $80.37 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid)
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact
Email: hr@dufferincounty.ca
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