Project Lead, Long Range Planning and Special

3 weeks ago

Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

Scope of Position:
Under the Director of Planning, the Project Lead, Long Range Planning and Special Projects is responsible for the coordination and delivery of studies and projects related to a variety of complex planning issues. In particular, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the development and project management of various policy documents including the Official Plan, municipally initiated Official Plan Amendments, Secondary Plans and Zoning By-laws, and non-legislated planning documents such as Urban Design Guidelines. The incumbent prepares policy-planning reports involving research, analysis, evaluation, and the preparation of professional planning recommendations, including providing advice and/or guidance to staff and Council on the broader implications of land use policies as well as organizing and facilitating related community engagement and stakeholder involvement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Coordinates, prepares, and/or project manages policy planning projects on a day-to-day basis, with an emphasis on long-range planning congruent with County’s strategic directions and provincial planning legislation and policies.
- Lead the preparation of plans for specific communities, such as Simcoe, Delhi, Waterford and other areas, including conducting stakeholder engagement. Coordination with infrastructure planning as necessary.
- Provides interpretations of the policies of the Official Plan, provisions of the Zoning By-law and general regulations regarding planning within the County.
- Conducts planning research and analysis, and provides interpretation of provincial, and local polices and the County’s zoning by-laws.
- Attends Council, Committee, Public Meetings, community/stakeholder and other public meetings as required. Including availability to work evenings and/or weekends as necessary for attendance at Council/Committee meetings, public forums, etc.
- Prepares and delivers presentations and provides guidance on policy planning projects, municipal growth issues, demographics projections, statistical analysis, long-range land use planning, new or pending legislation and regulatory guidelines, development charges, environmental initiatives, and other planning matters.
- Supports the Director of Planning in the development, coordination, and/or preparation of long range plans, policies and special studies to guide the future growth in alignment with the County’s goals and strategic plan.
- Undertakes research and specific planning studies related to the development of new policies and/or standards, as directed by Council or Director of Planning.
- Prepares Planning reports and recommendations to Council and management related to long-range land-use, policy and master planning studies such as the Official Plan Review and Zoning By-law Reviews.
- Prepares request for proposals (RFP), terms of reference and scoping documents for planning studies and projects, outlining the expected project scope, goals and objectives, schedule and deliverables.
- Reviews and evaluates project proposals against criteria.
- Participates in the selection of and project manages consultants/consulting teams retained by the County to complete specific planning studies within an approved budget with approval/guidance from the Director of Planning.
- Identifies and liaises with project stakeholders, interested parties, and technical advisory committees.
- Prepares and/or oversees the consolidation of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments.
- Prepares circulation for County-initiated policy planning initiatives and supporting materials to appropriate departments and agencies and other stakeholders, and determines deadlines for comment.
- Reviews and formally responds to public and agency comments on County projects.
- Monitors the project schedule and budget, and reports to the Director of Planning accordingly.
- Maintains, in collaboration with the Communications Department, a web-based community engagement page for special projects.
- Provides expert planning testimony before administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Land Tribunal. Involved in mediation/settlement discussions on behalf of the Township. Assists legal counsel in preparing for legal proceedings (evidence, testimony) and documents.
- Participates other County initiatives as part of technical teams as required.
- Attends and actively participates in meetings, workshops, and training sessions regarding planning matters including various provincial ministries.
- Conduct regular research and reviews, understands, and critically analyzes new or pending legislation and regulatory guidelines and prepares comments internal discussion as well as reports for Council and Committees.
- Assists in completing departmental work program initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
Knowledge and Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Land Use Planning or an Honours Degree in a Planning related program
- Min

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