Supporting Community Growth through an in-house Planning Team
Your Opportunity to Make a Difference
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement planning strategies that balance growth with economic prosperity, community well-being and environmental sustainability.
- Lead a small but high-impact team of planning professionals in the review of development applications, mentoring and empowering them to excel while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Oversee key functions such as Official Plan reviews, the development of secondary plans, complex development applications, zoning by-laws, Community Improvement Plans, development charges, other long-range plans, policy initiatives and special studies as required.
- Provide professional planning advice and interpretation on planning-related matters to Council, Committees of Council, external agencies, the development sector and the general public.
- Engage with community members and interest-holders, facilitating public consultations and turning feedback into actionable policies.
- Monitor and forecast trends in urban/rural development to position the Municipality as a leader in progressive planning practices.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment with economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and environmental strategies.
Ideal Experience
- Leadership: Minimum of five (5) years' experience in municipal planning, preferably at a management, Senior Planner or supervisory level.
- Planning: Extensive knowledge of good land use planning principles as they relate to planning and development; experience in preparing and delivering planning evidence at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings.
- Public Policy: General knowledge of public policy, practices and current issues affecting local government with an understanding of public sector management accountability frameworks.
- Legislation: Strong knowledge of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, the Municipal Act and other provincial legislation and policies that affect land use planning and development
- Stakeholder Relations: Ability to respect confidentiality, and to communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff, external government agencies/authorities, the development community, ratepayer groups and the general public.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate information related to complex matters, often in a public forum, while being accountable for the information being conveyed; and facilitates and resolves conflicts between competing interests.
- Education: University degree in Urban or Rural Planning, Environmental Studies or closely related discipline; Registered Professional Planner (RPP).
What we Offer
- Compensation and Benefits: A competitive salary ($117,603.68-$140,004.38), plus a comprehensive benefits package, and OMERS pension.
- Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Policy: Enjoy a combination of exciting projects and healthy work-life balance in a supportive business setting with an opportunity to work remotely up to 40%.
- Growth Opportunities: Expand your leadership skills as you develop and mentor a talented team, with the chance to grow your career within a supportive and evolving municipality.
- Influence and Impact: You'll be at the forefront of major community-building initiatives, helping shape policies that will drive our community's future.
- A Community That Cares: Be part of a vibrant community with a strong sense of identity, engaged citizens, and a shared commitment to progress.
How to Apply
- To explore this opportunity please apply via email by May 5, 2025 or sooner to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project CE-MP. Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter or to receive a detailed position description please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amy@waterhousesearch.net or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.net.
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The Municipality of Central Elgin is an equal opportunity employer. The Municipality of Central Elgin will attempt to provide reasonable accommodation for known disability for an applicant or employee if requested
Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. Questions respecting the collection of information should be directed to the CAO/Clerk of The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin.
