Manager Development - Deputy City Planner

Job Details

JOB POSTING #: 2023-0178

POSTING PERIOD:  Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 8:30 AM to Monday, May 8, 2023 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development

UNION: Non-Union

JOB CODE:  NU0305

GRADE/CLASS:  NU15

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time

# OF POSITIONS: 1

RATE OF PAY: $129,095.44 to $156,916.60 annually

SHIFT WORK REQ'D: No

DUTIES:

  • Reporting to City Planner, this position will be responsible to provide direction and proactive advice, consultation and assistance to City Council, Committees, Planning department staff and other internal departments, and the public in the implementation of development activities and planning policies;
  • The Deputy City Planner works under the supervision of the City Planner and performs the duties of the City Planner during their absence, and will assist the City Planner in the administration of the Planning Department;
  • Provides administrative guidance to the Planning Department as directed by the City Planner and serves a key role in formation of strategic decisions;
  • Proactively develops and maintains positive relationships with representatives of the development community;
  • Coordinates the activities of the Planning Department’s Development section and leads direct reports to provide guidance and input to public, city, and private stakeholders in the areas of development review and approvals, subdivisions/condominiums, housing, economic development, street and alley, and zoning;
  • Responsible and accountable for ensuring planning and property related Development Applications are processed in compliance with Provincial and City policies, regulations and procedures and timeframes as prescribes by the Planning Act, Municipal Act and Heritage Act;
  • Administers City policies and procedures, and provides interpretations and exercises judgment in application of City policies, procedures, regulations, and bylaws, while ensuring that processing issues on land use applications receive prompt attention and clear and decisive action;implements new programs as required to meet changing service needs, technological advances, development trends, and legislative changes.
  • Actively pursues means of streamlining the development process in a manner that is consistent with municipal bylaws and provincial legislation;
  • Coordinates public information, communications and consultation process relevant to development processing throughout the City of Windsor.
  • Ensures that operating and capital budgets are responsibly managed and monitored.
  • Other key duties include developing and implementing a policy-led portfolio that recognizes the complex interrelationships among environmental, economic and social factors in land use planning and development; contributing to the implementation and monitoring of the City’s Community Strategic Plan and Action Plans;
  • Providing vision, leadership and guidance in the promotion and formulation of community revitalization related to environmental, social and economic development initiatives;
  • Manages staff, including overseeing the recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and resolution of personnel issues for staff reporting to this position;
  • Representing the Planning Department and Corporation on interdepartmental and intergovernmental initiatives; managing and coordinating complex studies;
  • Analyzing and responding to community and government initiatives;
  • Presenting reports and recommendations to the Planning Advisory Committee and City Council;
  • Giving expert evidence before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other tribunals;
  • The Deputy City Planner works under the supervision of the City Planner and performs the duties of the City Planner during their absence, and will assist the City Planner in the administration of the Planning Department;
  • Provides administrative guidance to the Planning Department as directed by the City Planner and serves a key role in formation of strategic decisions;
  • Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.  Will perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a University degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Urban Geography, or Architecture and six (6) years of progressively responsible planning experience;
  • Must be a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and hold full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP);
  • Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.  If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
  • Must have Ontario Land Tribunal (or Ontario Municipal Board) experience;
  • Must have excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills;
  • Must have demonstrated management, administration and supervisory ability;
  • Must have the ability to set priorities, solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure;
  • Must have proficiency in Windows based software including WORD, Excel and graphic software;
  • Will be required to complete and remain current, per the requirements of the Corporation’s Management Certificate Program;
  • Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work.
  • Will be required to complete and remain current as per the requirements of the Corporation’s Management Certificate Program.
  • Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of a similar nature is considered an asset.
  • The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

NOTE:

  • Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
  • We offer a smoke-free office environment.
  • Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. 
  • The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.