Senior Urban Planner

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time
Job Title: Principal Planner

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Planner to join our Planning and Development team. As a senior professional, you will play a key role in leading and directing a team of planners and assignments, providing technical assistance and information to staff and the public on complex planning matters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and direct a team of planners and assignments, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Act as a liaison between citizens, government agencies, developers, and elected officials, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
  • Evaluate and process complex planning applications, including subdivision applications, permits, site plans, development agreements, and land use by-law amendments.
  • Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on planning matters to staff, boards, committees, and council.
  • Conduct field evaluations and assessments, providing expert advice and guidance to stakeholders.
  • Represent the business unit or municipality on various planning-related issues, advising senior management, committees, and council on key matters.
  • Maintain regular contact and liaison with other HRM business units, community groups, and intergovernmental organizations, fostering cooperation and collaboration.
  • Direct and undertake research and analysis, leading multidisciplinary project teams, including consultants.
  • Mentor and develop staff through delegation, coaching, mentoring, and training, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
Requirements:
  • A Master's degree in Community Planning or equivalent, with a minimum of six years of related and progressive experience in a professional planning environment.
  • An undergraduate degree from a similarly accredited university planning program may also be considered, with a minimum of eight years of related and progressive experience.
  • A Licensed Professional Planner as per the NS Professional Planners Act is required.
  • Valid driver's license and supervisory experience are considered assets.
Technical Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of planning philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques, including cross-functional knowledge involving other disciplines.
  • Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning, community development, urban design, heritage conservation, housing, parks and recreation, transportation planning, or environmental/natural resources planning.
  • Demonstrated skills in project management, facilitation, conflict resolution, negotiation, conducting presentations, communicating, influencing, and leading group discussions.

Halifax Regional Municipality is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing diversity and inclusion as one of its core values. We welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

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