Manager of Planning and Development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the public with application forms, providing information and ensuring applications are completed accurately and with attention to detail, to make a sound decision on the proposal.
• Apply relevant planning processes, policies and legislation to ensure successful completion of projects; keeping current on County regulation, policies and goals.
• Evaluates and/or assists in analyzing proposed subdivision applications including site visits, review applications and proposed development plans in the County and determines approval of developments based upon current documents.
• Review and research complex zoning issues.
• Commence land title transfers and caveats as required within necessary timelines.
• Work with required agencies and Municipalities to facilitate long-term growth strategies.
• Maintain the Planning and Development budget and work with Finance to ensure accurate financial tracking/funding of ongoing projects and daily costs (approving expenditures, managing grants, etc.).
• Adhere to County Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Regulations in regard to development, upholding the values and requirements in the County on a consistent basis.
• Oversee the day-to-day employment, recruitment, discipline or department staff and contract personnel.
• Ensure ongoing personnel development of staff is undertaken.

SKILLS

•  Ability to lead with effective business communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with employees, Council and members of the public.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detail orientated with strong financial skills, file maintenance and records management.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.