Development Approvals and Planning Supervisor

1 month ago


Kingston, Ontario, Canada City of Kingston Full time

About the Role

The City of Kingston is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervisor, Development Approvals and Planning to join our team. As a key member of our Planning Services department, you will be responsible for supervising the Development Approvals unit and providing technical expertise in the planning and review of development applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise Development Approval planners and provide support to Development Technologists assigned development related applications received by the City.
  • Provide professional planning advice to staff and multiple external parties.
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of all aspects of the development review process.
  • Support Manager, Development Approvals and act as key liaison support to customers and staff.
  • Lead Enforcement staff through grading and planning issues.
  • Assist with the coordination and supervision of all development related planning applications, review and prepare reports, present, and defend reports with respect to all applicable acts, legislative requirements, by-laws, and policies.
  • Technical review coordination for engineering and planning development applications.
  • Utilize the Land Management System to facilitate financial fee reconciliations and approval of refunds.
  • Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with internal departments, Council, committees, external agencies and board, other levels of government, development industry and community stakeholders.
  • Facilitate community efforts relating to planning matters by representing the City at various meetings and hearings, including provision of evidence at hearings.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • 4 year Degree in Urban Planning.
  • 3 years of practical related experience in development planning and technical review.
  • Full membership in OPPI/CIP.

Skills and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of Provincial Policy Statement, Planning Act, Heritage Act, planning methodologies, legal requirements for municipalities, other related statutes and regulations.
  • Ability to negotiate and complete development agreements, site plan agreements and subdivision/condominium agreements.
  • Ability to anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
  • Ability to liaise with and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as various levels of government, community services, residents, and staff.
  • Highly developed analytical and research skills with the ability to formulate solutions to complex issues.
  • Ability to think strategically and deliver results.
  • Ability to manage financial, human and physical resources.
  • Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of decisions and the application of control and management processes.
  • Strong leadership and team building skills, with the ability to prioritize, mentor and manage a team.
  • Ability to lead and motivate staff and provide guidance on strategic, operational and technical matters.
  • Working knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal government acts and legislation, including occupational health and safety, employment standards, and human rights act.
  • Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed.
  • Valid class "G" driver's license.
  • Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.


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