Manager of Planning Services
3 weeks ago
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
MANAGER OF PLANNING SERVICES
Permanent, Full Time
An Opportunity to Join Our Dynamic Teamin a Dynamic City
St. Thomas is a community growing in size and strength and is home to about 40,000 people. Conveniently located close to Port Stanley, London, and Highway 401, it's the perfect location in Southwestern Ontario. With a rich heritage but a modern atmosphere, there is nowhere better to thrive than St. Thomas.
Posting #1030-01-25
**POSITION SYNOPSIS AND PURPOSE**:
This non-union position, under the general supervision of the Director of Planning & Building Services, is responsible for the coordination of Planning Services, the supervision of the Planning staff including the Planner, Senior Planning Technician, GIS Planning Technician, and Planning Programs Coordinator. Participates in setting and monitoring the planning program, advises on policy direction, reviews and recommends actions resulting from legislative and regulatory changes and emerging development issues and supervises planning studies and projects. Will liaise with other departments, the public and stakeholder groups and attend Council and Council committee meetings as required; and will represent the Municipalities interests at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Duties comprise activities and assignments, as required, to maintain the continuity of Planning Services for the City of St. Thomas and by agreement, the Municipality of Central Elgin. May delegate specific responsibilities to staff members, together with the necessary authority for their fulfilment, but may neither delegate nor relinquish overall responsibility for results.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
Administration (40%)
- Coordinates and administers local planning programs for the City and the Municipality of Central Elgin pursuant to the Planning Act and other related Provincial Legislation and Regulations.
- Participates in the development and implementation of Planning Service’s goals, policies and procedures.
- Drafts, evaluates and implements statutory plans, secondary plans, guidelines, standards and other municipal planning documents.
- Undertakes policy research and special planning studies/reports related to the implementation of the local planning programs to achieve municipal and provincial policy objectives, as required.
- Builds and maintains positive and effective working relationships with Civic Departments, related Boards, Agencies and Commissions, Agencies, elected officials, the development community and relevant departments of the senior levels of Government and the public.
- Maintains currency with respect to legislative changes affecting areas coming under the incumbent’s jurisdiction.
- Performs such other duties necessary to maintain the continuity of the Service Area functions and the Corporation.
Departmental Operations (40%)
- Develops programs and procedures for overall planning operations including updates of Official Plans, Zoning By-laws and the scheduling of updates to planning studies necessary to support the Planning function and ensure compliance with Provincial interest and requirements of the Planning Act.
- Prepares and presents planning reports and recommendations on a variety of planning matters.
- Provides advice on planning policy, processes, regulations and zoning to developers, the public and other departments and agencies.
- Appears as a planning witness at Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearings.
- Gathers and analyzes statistical data relating to the social, physical and economic aspects of the community in support of the planning function.
Staff Coordination and Supervision (20%)
a. Participates in the selection and hiring of employees,
b. Appraises the performance and conduct of employees,
c. Recommends the promotion, demotion, discipline and termination of employees,
d. Schedules and/or grants sick and annual leave,
e. Encourages and assists in maintaining a high standard of morale,
f. Ensures operations and practices are consistent with the terms of any Collective Agreement and/or By-Law and that the Administration of such Agreement and/or By-Law is carried out.
- Provides support to Building Services staff on matters related to the interpretation and implementation of the City zoning by-law and other Planning documents.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- University degree in Planning from an accredited University, Geography, Environmental Studies or a related field.
- A registered Professional Planner with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
Experience
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ of progressive planning experience, preferably in a Municipal setting.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Understanding of pertinent provincial statutes and regulations, including the Ontario Planning Act.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficient analytical skills, strategic thinking and judgment together with strong organizat
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