Development Services is seeking one (1) Permanent Full Manager of Planning to join their team.

Purpose of position and profile:
The Manager of Planning carries out and oversees the development and policy planning functions for the Township, and ensures that Provincial Planning legislation, Regional planning policy and planning policy/regulations of Council (including the approved Official Plan, Secondary Plans, Zoning By-law etc.) are implemented.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the Planning division including daily supervision of planning staff, delegation of work and representation of the Planning division at Council
• Management of all development applications and policy planning projects including ensuring timelines are met and priorities are set
• Review of all Planning division work produced including reports, comments, letters, certificates, zoning compliance, site plan, agreements, by-laws, etc.
• Processing of complex Official Plan and zoning amendment applications in accordance with the Planning Act including reviewing and preparing planning reports/by-laws and Official Plan amendments and representing the Planning Services division at public meetings
• Oversee subdivision applications including evaluating the application and internal/external comments, reviewing or preparing reports/conditions of draft approval, reviewing engineering and planning drawings/reports, reviewing Subdivider’s agreements and administering the application to registration
• Management and coordination of policy/long-range planning and special projects including, the co-ordination, review, development and preparation of policies, recommendations, strategies, options relating to the physical, social and economical changes affecting the Township
• Backup to the Director of Development Services in their absence
• Disseminate information with respect to planning policies, planning regulations and/or economic opportunities to the public and public agencies
• Prepare the Divisional annual operating budget and presentation of budget to Council
• Monitor Planning legislation and provide updates as needed to Senior Management and Council
• Authorize/sign purchase orders/payments affecting the division
• Perform a variety of economic development functions in collaboration with the Township’s Economic Development Officer
• Administer the sale and development opportunities of Township surplus land in accordance with the Township By-law to provide for the sale and deposition of Township land
• A member of various external committees for planning or economic development related matters to represent Woolwich’s interest
• Involved, or project lead, in special projects requiring planning expertise
• Prepare and provide professional planning evidence to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Prepare other agreements including Cross Border Servicing Agreements, easements, right-of-ways, encroachment, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Working conditions:
• Primarily an office environment
• Flexible hours of work as required, including occasional evening hours,
• Available to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Requirements:
• Post-secondary degree in Planning or related discipline (urban design, architecture).
• A minimum of five (7) years of related work experience in municipal land use planning
• A registered professional planning designation (RPP)
• Demonstrated knowledge of planning theory and practice as defined by the Canadian Institute of Planners and Administrative Law
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Planning Act, other relevant Provincial Legislation, as well processing of development applications
• Detailed knowledge and the ability to interpret and administer a variety of regulations, acts, agreements, policies and guidelines pertaining to planning practices
• General knowledge of budgeting practice and process
• Analytical skills to define and resolve planning related problems
• Communication skills to advise Council, staff, other agencies and the public on planning matters, respond to concerns and to present opinions to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Knowledge and experience in economic development including land acquisition, marketing, basic real estate concepts, negotiations, and land servicing
• Writing skills to prepare notices, reports, by-law, amendments, agreement, comments and written opinions/positions
• Experience managing staff, coordinating projects of varying complexity
• General computer knowledge and experience with MSOffice and GIS
• Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume via email to: hr@woolwich.ca prior to 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Please quote job posting 2024-39.