Manager Of Planning

Manager of Planning | Multiple Public Sector Opportunities | Across CanadaConfidential search by Align Collective
Ready to lead planning at the local level?Align Collective is proud to be partnering with several public sector clients across Canada, in the search for their next Manager of Planning. These are municipalities where your professional opinion carries weight with Council, your leadership shapes a team, and your work has a visible impact on how the community grows.If you’re a Senior Planner or Manager looking for your next step, or a current Manager curious about a new community and a bigger opportunity, we’d love to talk.What’s in it for you:
Make a tangible impact on planning at the local levelWork closely with the Director of Planning as a trusted partnerMentor and lead a multi-disciplinary team of internal staff and external consultantsOpportunities for advancement within the organizationWhat you’ll do:
Lead the development approvals function and the policy planning function, setting priorities and work programs to meet Council’s service levels and deadlinesProvide professional planning opinions and recommendations to Council, committees, tribunals and other approval authorities, in accordance with the professional code of conductSupervise, mentor and evaluate division staff, including recruitment, training, development and performance managementPrepare and administer the divisional operating budget, contribute to capital budget submissions, monitor variances and recommend development feesDevelop and refine procedures, policies, application forms and fee structures that make development control more effective and efficientDesign meaningful processes for community and stakeholder engagement on major projects and initiativesAct as the municipality’s liaison with provincial ministries, conservation authorities, neighbouring municipalities, upper-tier governments and community organizationsFoster a collaborative, cross-departmental team cultureWhat we are looking for:
Senior Planner or Manager of Planning with a minimum of 7 years of urban planning experience, ideally including supervisory or team leadership experienceDegree in urban planning or a related field from an accredited institutionRPP designation (or eligibility for registration) and CIP membership, or the equivalent through your provincial instituteThorough knowledge of provincial planning legislation and policy, and of municipal planning processes and management practices for both policy planning and development controlWorking knowledge of related legislation, including development charges or levies, environmental assessment, municipal government and heritage legislationDemonstrated experience managing a full range of development applications in a complex municipal environmentStrong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with proven success building relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple projects at onceUnderstanding of the private sector is considered an assetGenuine interest in leadership, and readiness for your next career stepPlease note: Relocation is required for these opportunities.
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