Director of Planning

Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat—Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer. The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of Accountability & Transparency, Leadership, Stewardship, Respect and Collaboration. With a combined operational and capital budget of approximately $55M and over 170 permanent, part‑time and seasonal staff, our municipality is committed to meeting the needs of our residents and business community by delivering efficient and effective services. Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest-growing municipality in Canada Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the

Director of Planning & Growth Management

is a member of the Senior Management Team and Emergency Management Control Group. The Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Town's planning, growth management, engineering, and building services functions, ensuring alignment with the municipality's strategic priorities and long-term growth objectives. The Director is accountable for all activities within the Planning & Growth Management Department, including land use planning, engineering, growth-related infrastructure planning, development approvals, building services, and the integration of development requirements with municipal servicing strategies, infrastructure planning, and long‑range capital planning. The Director ensures that growth and development are managed in a fiscally responsible, sustainable, and coordinated manner while maintaining delegated authorities provided by Council and compliance with applicable legislation. Core accountabilities include: Strategic Leadership, Corporate Contributions and Department Leadership

Provide overall leadership, management, and representation of the Planning & Growth Management Department, ensuring alignment with the Town’s strategic priorities, growth objectives, and service delivery goals. Provide strategic planning and growth management advice to the CAO, Council, and Senior Management Team to support informed decision‑making and corporate priorities. Oversee all planning, engineering, and building services functions, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, municipal policies, and Council direction and providing leadership, direction, and oversight to departmental staff, including workforce planning, performance management, training and development, succession planning, and employee engagement. Planning, Growth Management and Engineering

Oversee the delivery of timely and coordinated engineering and planning comments, for matters such as official plan amendments, plans of subdivision, condominium applications, site plans, easements, and road allowance acquisitions to ensure sustainable, and coordinated growth. Administer Development Agreements for subdivision, condominium, and site plan developments, including agreement preparation, construction drawing approvals, construction monitoring, security reductions, milestone certifications, and municipal assumption recommendations. Ensure long‑term planning and coordination of land use planning, engineering and infrastructure planning functions, including oversight of technical studies, servicing reviews, growth forecasts, staff reports, development agreements, and planning initiatives that support sustainable community development. Provide strategic oversight and direction for growth‑related infrastructure planning activities, ensuring development approvals are aligned with municipal servicing capacity, infrastructure priorities, and long‑range planning objectives. Oversee the integration of engineering requirements into municipal capital planning, servicing strategies, infrastructure studies, asset management planning, and development charge initiatives. Financial Management and Operational Oversight

Lead the preparation, review, and implementation of annual operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and funding strategies. Stakeholder Relations and Service Delivery

Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, utilities, contractors, developers, consultants, community groups, and other levels of government on planning, growth management, and development‑related matters. Legislative Compliance and Governance

Maintain awareness of legislative changes, provincial policy direction, growth management initiatives, and emerging industry trends to support effecti