Team Lead

**Team Lead**:
**Job ID**:

- 228525

**Posting status**:

- Open

**Organization**:

- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

**Division**:

- Municipal and Housing Operations Division / Municipal Services Office - Central Planning Branch

**City**:

- Toronto

**Position(s) language**:

- English

**Job term**:

- 2 Permanent, 3 Temporary - 24 months with possibility of extension

**Job code**:

- 7A008 - ProgPlanEval07

**Salary**:

- $88,496.00 - $128,625.00 Per year

**Lead the Way in Ontario's Land-Use Planning**

Are you passionate about making a difference in communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe? Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform land use decisions that will impact the quality of life for citizens for generations to come?

Consider this exciting Team Lead opportunity with the Central Region Planning Branch at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to be part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of professionals implementing provincial land-use planning policies and programs and creating communities with increased access to places to live, work and play for all Ontarians.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to lead projects that inform government decisions on municipal official plans, tackle complex local and regional planning issues, and collaborate with municipalities and various stakeholders.

We foster a dynamic environment where collaboration is key to tackling complex challenges. Our office is welcoming and encouraging. We provide a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of land use planning in Canada's most populous region. Our leadership team is approachable, kind, and dedicated to helping everyone succeed.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of shaping the future of Ontario, we invite you to take the leap and join our team at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

**Want to learn more? Come to our Virtual Information Session.**

Find us here:
Ontario.ca: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing | ontario.ca**About the job**: Working on diverse and challenging land-use planning projects, you will:

- Lead, inspire, and mentor project teams.
- Oversee municipal official plan reviews from planning to impact analysis and tracking.
- Represent the ministry as a land use planning expert.
- Provide planning advice to ensure compliance with provincial policies.
- Resolve contentious land use planning issues.
- Communicate land use planning legislation, policies, and procedures to staff and clients.
- Advise senior management on land use planning issues to support decision-making.

**Note: This position requires occasional travel within the region to conduct field work**

**What you bring to the team**:
**Leadership and Project Management Skills**: You have:

- Leadership and project management skills to lead multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional teams, plan, organize, and execute concurrent major land use planning projects and policy initiatives.
- Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex land-use planning issues within defined timelines.
- Ability to lead teams in analyzing land-use planning policies, ensuring alignment with provincial legislation, and providing guidance and technical advice.
- Proven ability to champion project management approaches, mentor and coach staff, and provide expert advice to management and clients on performance improvement.

**Communication, Negotiation & Relationship Skills**: You can:

- Prepare accurate and efficient briefing materials, responses, correspondence, and policy products.
- Represent the government with stakeholders and as part of inter-ministerial committees and other bodies.
- Explain complex land-use planning concepts to non-planners and lead briefings for senior management, the Minister, and stakeholders.
- Use political acuity to inform management of emerging issues, provide advice, and develop options for decision-makers.
- Build consensus and resolve issues among diverse stakeholders across MMAH divisions, partner ministries and others.
- Foster collaborative and productive relationships with team members and stakeholders.

**Technical Knowledge**: You have:

- Expert knowledge of land use planning systems, policies, and legislation (e.g., Provincial Planning Statement, Planning Act).
- Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of Ontario government priorities and policy development processes.
- Ability to develop policy options and recommendations aligned with government priorities for land use planning and development approvals.
- Strong grasp of planning theories, principles, practices, and professional standards, enabling effective project management, informed decision-making, and credible expert testimony at hearings.

**Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills**: You can:

- Lead research to identify impacts and develop recommendations on complex land-use