Supervisor, Policy Planning

7 days ago

Kawartha Lakes, Canada City of Kawartha Lakes Full time

Job Brief:

This position provides supervision and effective leadership and direction in the planning, coordination and management of policy development.

  • Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

  • Union:

NON-UNION

  • Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

  • Closing Date:

10/09/23

  • Duration (if temporary):

N/A


When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community.

Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes' residents and businesses.

We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to
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We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement.

As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following:

flexible work hours, remote and hybrid working arrangements, OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Title
Supervisor, Policy Planning
Salary $96,807 - $113,

Reports To Manager of Planning

Hours Normal Working Hours 37.5 hours per week

Location Lindsay

Essential Duties

  • Develop and recommend long term planning and development policies; advises Council on appropriate strategies affecting overall growth of the City; keeps the City's Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies current
  • Develop and manage major planning and strategic projects for the City, including Sustainability Plans, Official Plan, Secondary Plans, Growth Studies and Environmental Plans
  • Prepare staff reports and liaise with consultants, Council, Committees, government agencies and the public on planning matters
  • Correspond and meet with other departments on a daytoday basis to address issues relevant to the Planning Division and provide insight and assistance where possible, and liaise with public, contractors, external agency professionals, and Council to inform of division initiatives and activities
  • Responsible for undertaking planning research and monitoring of development trends and senior government and other municipal planning initiatives
  • Provide staff direction, assisting with resolution of contentious issues; motivate and support staff, holding team meetings for the purpose of communicating policy and procedure initiatives and to discuss division initiatives
  • Monitor program development, and manage staff and consultants assigned to projects
  • Provide input and review of outside agency policies that impact the City such as Source Water Protection, Trent Severn Waterway and Conservation Authority policies
  • Prepare reports, documents and presentations to Council, Committees and external agencies
  • Manage the operating and capital budgets and prepare Request for Proposals for consulting services
  • Provide planning advice on a variety of planning related activities such as Municipal Affairs & Housing requirements on Provincial policies, legislation, regulations and guidelines
  • Perform as an expert witness before the Ontario Municipal Board on planning matters
  • Liaison with external agencies, other municipalities, conservation authorities, Ministry offices
  • Conduct regular research of changing legislation, processes and polices affecting the City of Kawartha Lakes
  • Provide advice and support to all Planners in the Development Services Department
  • Responsible for the hiring, discipline, dismissal, performance management and training of staff, in consultation with the Director and Human Resources
  • Administer the terms of the applicable Collective Agreements, in collaboration with Human Resources
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Education Required

  • Completion of a Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or Environmental Studies or a related field
  • Minimum 7 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
  • Professional Planner designation
  • Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute
  • Supervisory experience in a unionized environment
  • Thorough knowledge of planning principles, statutory requirements, bylaws, provincial policies and regulations applicable to municipal planning; familiarity with current literature and trends
  • Practical knowledge of the principles of administrative management and techniques required in the management, supervision, and administration of planning programs and staff
  • Excellent communicative skills, both oral and written, which include prepara

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