Director of Planning

The County of Haliburton is in the heart of cottage country in central Ontario approximately 2 hours north-east of the Greater Toronto Area and situated immediately south of Algonquin Park. The County is part of a two-tier governance structure including the Townships of Algonquin Highlands and Minden Hills and the Municipalities of Dysart et al and Highlands East with a total population of approximately 20,000. The County of Haliburton is a prominent tourist destination that sees our population more than double to approximately 43,500 on a seasonal basis. The Haliburton Highlands is an active community of artists, independent businesses, outdoor enthusiasts and for those enjoying a relaxed and vibrant lifestyle. This could be your location to live, work and play - come and join us in #MyHaliburtonHighlands.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Planning has responsibility for a full range of professional land use planning functions as well as supervising planning staff and preparing and monitoring the planning division budget. This responsibility includes policy development, making recommendations regarding the County Official Plan to County Council, and associated committees of Council. Emphasis is on providing professional advice and working collaboratively with our local municipalities regarding land use matters. As part of the Senior Management Team, the Director shall be a collaborative thinker with the ability to adapt to change and interact effective governments and agencies, developers, consultants, and key stakeholder groups in a professional and courteous manner.

Key duties include ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies; the effective and efficient delivery of development inspection services; implementation and improving long-term community plans and strategies; and providing planning technical advice and guidance to the Chief Administrative Officer and Council.

The successful applicant will hold a university degree in land use planning or a related discipline with a minimum of five years progressive municipal experience. They will also be a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) in good standing, with a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).

The County of Haliburton is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation can be provided in all steps of the hiring process. For accommodation options and to ensure full and equal access during the recruitment and selection process, contact Human Resources.

In accordance with the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_, the information gathered will be used solely for the purpose of job selection.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minden, ON K0M 2K0