Project Lead, Development Finance

Basic Function:

• Act as the project lead for the development charge background study update
• Provides technical and analytical support in the update of the County's Development Charges Background Study and By-law including associated policies while ensuring adherence to the principle of growth pays for growth

Position Description:

• Act as the project lead for the development charge background study update by producing public documents reflecting the County's growth cost recovery plan to both internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct research and prepare reports associated with Development Charges policy, including discussion papers, draft policy positions, and staff reports for Council
• Provide guidance and direction to other department staff for the identification of growth infrastructure needs across the County
• Work with external consultants, engineering and planning staff to gather and analyze information pertinent to development charges and growth infrastructure requirements
• Provide advice in the development, implementation, and administration of the County's Local Service Policies and provide advice to leaders and managers on related policy issues, infrastructure requirements, and costing assumptions.
• Conduct research related to development charges policies and trends in other municipalities
• Prepare presentations to the community, special interest groups, and Council, as necessary
• Prepare spreadsheets, analyses and financial models related to development charge cash flows for the purpose of evaluating and assessing the effects of alternate courses of action. Prepare analyses that assist in guiding the timing of corporate investments in infrastructure serving growth.
• Assist in the formulation of recommendations and policy for administration of development charges using knowledge of planning approvals and infrastructure servicing needs of the municipality
• Provide Manager with final recommendations on all development charge eligible infrastructure claims with supporting rationale linked to approved policies and the DC Background Study
• Liaise with municipal staff and developers to gather and provide information and educate partners on Development Charges
• Develops and maintains reserve and reserve fund long-term projections and reporting requirements as necessary for Development Charges
• Participates in larger scale corporate projects/studies (i.e. Development Charges Study, Rate Studies)
• Undertake various financial studies and / or analysis to facilitate management decision making, as assigned
• Directly oversee and coordinate external grant application process including regular reporting to senior leadership team and Council in accordance with approved administrative directive.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:

• Four-year (4) university Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Planning, Engineering, Economics, or related discipline is required
• Over three (3) years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience including co-op experience. Experience to include financial analysis, business processes, developing and documenting new business processes and growth-related policy and procedure development
• Completion of the Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario Development Charges 101 and 201 considered an asset
• Experience within an Ontario municipal environment is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant Acts and Legislation that govern the financial operations of municipal government (for example, Municipal Act and Development Charges Act)
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills, including proficiency in developing financial models and tools. Analytical skills to enable the assessment of issues, develop options and make necessary recommendations
• Excellent project planning skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage complex and conflicting priorities, practical approach to problem solving
• Proficient computer expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook including associated AODA requirements along with department specific financial software
• A high degree of integrity and discretion due to exposure to confidential and/or politically sensitive information
• Proven ability to research, assemble and present information and recommendations in a professional manner to a non-technical audience
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable car
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment and have a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits
Posting #: NU vacancy)

Position: Project Lead, Development Finance

Job Code: 6FNPLF

Status: Temporary Full Time (35 hours)(date of hire for approximately 1 year)

Employee Group: Non-Union

Wage: $72,594 to $94,371 per annum

Division: Corporate Services

Department: Finance

Reports To: Tax Collector / Manager, Revenue Services

Location: Robinson Administration Building (Simcoe, ON)

Posting Period: January 16, February 2, 2026

Application information:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file
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The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.