Job Summary

The Principal Planner/Supervisor (Housing) is a senior professional who supervises and directs a team of professional staff and assignments. The Principal Planner may lead or participate in highly complex and sensitive planning assignments or Divisional projects based on Department or corporate strategic priorities. The role is responsible for the delivery of planning, development review and related projects in accordance with Provincial Policy and other relevant legislation.

Program Management

- Supervise, direct and oversee a team of professional staff and assignments, providing technical assistance and information on complex planning assignments.
- Contribute to the formulation of corporate goals and objectives related to housing policy.
- Provide strategic direction in the creation of plans, policies and procedures, including updates to the Official Plan, Zoning By‑law, Secondary, Precinct and Area Plans as it pertains to Housing policy.
- Support the development and ongoing management of projects and initiatives, such as the Housing Strategy.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of incentive programs and initiatives such as the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan.
- Ensure compliance with Provincial planning legislation, regional and city official plans, regulatory approvals and other relevant documents.
- Guide staff on the implementation of housing policies and procedures through the development application review process.
- Create partnerships with other service delivery teams across the organization to optimize and create efficiencies in community plans and policies.
- Recommend and manage assigned project and program budgets.
- Support various Committees, Task Forces and Working Groups by organizing and attending meetings, writing reports and responding to inquiries.
- Prepare and assemble information necessary to respond to appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) / Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and appear as an expert witness.
- Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of Corporate Reports to Council with respect to community plans and policies.
- Identify and provide advice on alignment of the City’s relevant by‑laws to support corporate policy and procedures.
- Assist and support in the establishment and ongoing maintenance of budgets as requested by the Manager.
- Conduct field evaluations and visits as required.

People Leadership

- Determine needs for staffing allocation, recruitment, time and performance management, discipline and other personnel matters.
- Assist with planning, prioritization and distribution of assignments to staff based on qualifications and experience while maintaining established service levels.
- Foster a productive team environment by addressing issues, supporting and motivating staff including mentoring and training.
- Implement procedures, policies and regulations for the review of development applications through a community planning and policy lens.
- Engage and supervise consultants for a variety of projects.




- Lead steering and technical advisory committees, consultants and public consultations related to the planning and development program area.
- Collaborate within the management team to evaluate effectiveness and assess changes from legislation, budgets and current trends.
- Work with staff through mentorship and professional development to ensure progression, motivation and innovation.

Customer Service

- Provide professional expertise to a variety of stakeholders.
- Prepare, coordinate and/or contribute to information sessions/public meetings as part of strategic projects.

Relationship Management

- Establish effective partnerships with various stakeholders including council members, other city divisions, the Region of Peel, provincial ministries, the development industry, professional consultants, local residents, businesses and property owners.
- Build and foster strong working relationships with divisional, departmental, inter‑departmental and external partners, including elected officials and agencies to deliver policy planning objectives.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive approach to public engagement for community plans, policies and development initiatives.
- Partner with other leaders to ensure collaboration and alignment of initiatives.
- Engage and manage consultants as required.
- Resolve conflicts resulting from departmental activities, such as interpretive and procedural disputes with applicants and non‑compliance.

Communication

- Liaise with internal staff, external agencies, council members, landowners and consultants for the development industry and the public.
- Attend public meetings representing the section and provide consultative services to the public, elected officials, municipal boards and outside agencies.
- Develop key messaging about the City’s programs for internal and external audiences.
- Prepare and present Corporate Reports and presentations to Council and senior management.
- Oversee the representation of information on internal and external city webpages, creating marketing materials and publications for public consumption.

Corporate Contribution

- Represent the section, division or department on assigned departmental, corporate and outside‑agency committees.
- Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on planning matters to staff, boards, committees and Council, serving as liaison.
- Present and defend the City’s position at the OMB / LPAT as an expert witness.
- Identify and disseminate knowledge on emerging best practices and policies for the development and implementation of robust and responsive policies and plans.

Budget Management





- Collaborate as part of the section’s management team in the preparation of sectional inputs into the development of annual capital and operating budgets and forecasts.
- Manage assigned project and program operating and capital budgets.
- Ensure section adherence to all corporate policies and procedures.

Teamwork And Cooperation

- Foster engagement, debate and consensus building to achieve strategic deliverables with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organize and conduct consultations and coordinate input on specific planning related issues from other divisions, agencies and orders of government.

Education and Selection Criteria

- A Master’s Degree in Planning or an equivalent recognized by the Professional Standards Board for Planning in Canada, with a minimum of six (6) years of related and progressive experience, is preferred.
- Alternatively, an undergraduate degree from a similarly accredited program may be considered with a minimum of eight (8) years of related and progressive experience.

Experience

- Six or eight years of relevant, progressive experience in housing and policy planning.
- Fully competent in all aspects of the Planner I, II and III positions.
- Supervisory experience in a related field is preferred; public sector experience with a unionized environment is an asset.

Special Requirements

- Full membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and designation as a Registered Skilled Planner (RPP) are required.
- Advanced knowledge of the Housing Services Act and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, or administration of housing‑related policies, programs or initiatives.
- Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of planning, including cross‑functional knowledge involving other disciplines.
- Advanced knowledge of legislation governing the planning process in Ontario, including the Provincial Planning Statement.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills for presenting ideas and recommendations that involve complex and politically sensitive issues.
- A dynamic, team‑oriented individual with highly developed project and people management skills and the ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities.
- Sound analytical, decision‑making, problem‑solving, organizational and leadership skills.
- Highly functional in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, GIS and customized software associated with development application review and report writing.
- Responsible for implementing and complying with Brampton Corporate Occupational Health and Safety policies, Brampton specific safety policies, the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and the safety regulations applicable to the work activity.
- Supervise and advise staff on actual and/or potential workplace hazards for the development, implementation and monitoring of safe work procedures and practices and ensure appropriate training is available and required.

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📌 Principal Planner/Supervisor (Brampton)
🏢 City of Brampton
📍 Brampton