Manager, Capital

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:Manager, Capital & Development

**DEPARTMENT**:Corporate Support Services

**POSTING NUMBER**:106617

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**:1

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**:Full Time Permanent

**HOURS OF WORK**:35 hour workweek

**LOCATION**:Hybrid Model*- when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

**SALARY GRADE**:7

**HIRING SALARY RANGE**:$111,485.00 - $125,421.00 per annum

**MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE**:$139,356.00 per annum

**JOB TYPE**:Management and Administration

**POSTING DATE**:February 27, 2025

**CLOSING DATE**:March 12, 2025

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Revenue, this senior professional specialist leads a team in order to support the City in formulating and administering development charges, ensuring that all legislative and Corporate standards are met and adequate financial controls are in place.

**Lead on Development Charges (DCs).** Manage Development Charges Background Study requiring input and participation from most departments, in order to ensure the provincial Development Charges Act is followed. Work with senior management and steering committee under the direction of the CAO to establish DC rates and negotiate and obtain consensus with the Development industry. Ensure timely passage of DC by-laws, its administration and proper management of DC funds. Supervise the administration of Development Charges and other financial arrangements with developers, in collaboration with Planning, Building, Engineering, Real Estate and other municipal partners.

**Staff management.** Provide direct management of technical financial specialists and administrative support staff who administer financial arrangements with developers and provide necessary clearances for planning approvals and building permits. Review and signoff on calculations by staff. Provide coaching for improved performance management. Ensure staff’s development needs are identified and that training & development opportunities are presented. Participate in recruitment and selection of staff. Ensure staff compliance with regulatory provisions, i.e. Occupational Health & Safety, and the City’s policies and procedures.

**Advice and technical expertise.** Resident expert on technically complex models and Development Charges by-laws as dictated by the Development Charges Act.. Liaise with legal staff and government agencies to prepare information, e.g. defence of OMB appeals. Provide advice on permissible use of DC reserves. Maintain models to test scenarios and advise on corrective action as necessary. Represent the Finance Department on cross-sectional teams to negotiate agreements with developers in relation to roads and other infrastructure.

**Liaison with stakeholders.** In preparation of DC background studies and by-laws interact extensively and negotiate with development industry, consultants and at public consultations. Deal directly with developers, external consultants and contractors. Ensure processes are explained and followed. Represent function and review development proposals with Legal and Planning staff to develop and negotiate complex financial arrangements with developers.

**Change management.** Gather information regarding the direction of the City from the relevant Divisions to ensure current and future needs are met. Identify business processes and practices for improvement, and recommend changes to meet emerging needs. Initiate research (i.e. benchmarking) and investigate various product and method improvements. Plan implementation activities while ensuring cost efficiency and customer service.

**Strategic planning.** Participate in corporate capital budgeting and long term planning. Review budget submissions to ensure consistency with DC study forecasts and appropriate allocation of Development Charges reserve funds. Provide advice and recommendations on funding strategies and review short and long term capital forecasts for consistency with development plans, and negotiate solutions.

**Represent the function** in strategic corporate projects, information-giving meetings, including presentations to senior leaders or politicians, and off-site meetings with other municipalities. Liaise with other financial professionals and staff when required. Provide back-up for Senior Management in the Finance Department when required.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:
**EDUCATION**:

- University degree in Business with specialization in Commerce, Finance or Accounting. MBA preferred or an asset.
- Professional financial or accounting designation

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related Financial role; 2 years supervisory experience
- Experience in the public sector, knowledge of legislation such as the Development Charges Act and Planning Act along with related regulations
- Experience in Project Management, with an emphasis on financial analysis

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Related experience in the development industry an asset
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