Supervisor of Resource Planning

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Canada Grand River Conservation Authority Full time

**Regular Full Time Non-Union Position**
**Supervisor of Resource Planning**

Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has an international reputation for excellence in managing the natural resources of the largest inland river system in southern Ontario.

Encompassing approximately 6,800 square kilometres, the Grand River watershed has a population of almost one million people in 39 municipalities and two First Nations. Designated as a Canadian Heritage River, the Grand River and its major tributaries boast many outstanding human heritage features and excellent recreational opportunities. The GRCA is committed to environmental protection by delivering services that ensure the well-being of the environment and its inhabitants.

**General Overview**:
**Specific Accountabilities**:
The primary responsibilities of the job are to:
1. Supervise, design and implement the Resource Planning program of the Grand River Conservation Authority.
2. Administer/supervise program, staff and budgets required to support the Resource Planning Department.
3. Work in co-operation with other supervisors in Engineering, Resource Planning and Natural Heritage to ensure consistent Resource Planning program delivery across the watershed.
4. Establish and maintain working relationships with municipal, federal and provincial agencies, user groups, and private interests.
5. Coordinate and present reports regarding the regulation and other planning matters to the General Membership.
6. Coordinate appeals to the Mining and Lands Tribunal and Local Planning Appeal Tribunal as required.

**Education and Designation Requirements**:
1. Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Planning or related discipline.

2. Current designation as a Provincial Offences Officer or eligibility for designation. Eligible for membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute.

**Experience Requirements**:
1. A minimum of 6 years of related work experience and three years of supervisory experience.
2. Strong and effective interpersonal and communications skills to supervise staff and program. Ability to liaise and negotiate with many different clients and groups. Ability to develop and maintain network of professional and client contacts is essential. 3. Strong and effective organizational skills. Ability to prepare and administer budgets, work plans and reports. Ability to balance and coordinate many projects/demands at once is essential. 4. Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial legislation, policy and guidelines such as the _Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Conservation Authorities Act, the Planning Act_ and other environmental legislation. 5. Knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, court and legal procedures, and compliance and enforcement principles and practices.
6. Ability understand technical reports such as Environmental Impact Statements, Stormwater Management Reports, Sub-Watershed Plans, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological studies, Biological Inventories and Fisheries reports and relate them to current Policies and objectives. 7. Ability to coach staff to ensure they conduct effective site visits, provide practical advice to project proponents, and make appropriate decisions.
8. Satisfactory Criminal Record check for Provincial Offences Officer designation.
9. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the watershed.

**Competencies and Abilities**:
**Professional Judgement** - demonstrated ability in the area of critical thinking, analysis and assessment of implications, making connections of underlying issues and the ownership of the outcome. Sound judgment resulting in fair, efficient and effective decision making, bringing clarity and resolution to complex and ambiguous situations. Ability to carry out skillful negotiations and interest based conflict resolution. Appropriately balances the interests of both internal and external stakeholders, when dealing with complex files.

**Integrity/Ethics** - the willingness to hold oneself and others accountable for acting in ways that are consistent with stated values, principles and professional standards. Maintaining impartiality, objectivity, confidentiality and fairness when dealing with employees, stakeholders and special interest groups.

**Goal /Action Oriented** - Does not shy away from challenges and seldom gives up, especially in the face of resistance, setbacks or change. Seizes opportunities; takes initiative and is self
- motivated. Organize work, plan activities and set priorities in a manner that meets competing needs and timely resolution of matters. Maintains high level of productivity and self-direction.
Demonstrated experience in Project Management with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with changing priorities. Achieving high standards of performance from others is important.

**Team Work** - Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. The ability to gather facts and



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