Job Responsibility:

Supervisor of Development Planning

(Posting #2024.96)

Department: Development Services

Division: Development Planning

Location: Hybrid

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $116,789 - $141,958

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week

Date Posted: July 18, 2024

Date Closing: August 1, 2024

Come work with us!

Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.

Position Purpose

Responsible for a wide range of activities associated with development application processing under the Planning Act , including project-managing, report writing, and presentation to Council of development applications which may be complex, controversial, and high profile; supervising the work of the Development Planner I and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment; maintaining planning and development related databases; undertaking statistical analysis of key performance indicators for growth management; researching, analyzing and making recommendations on a range of complex assigned projects. For full details on the position and qualifications, please see attached .

How to apply

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Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment

The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 View phone number on ca.edajobs.com

Title: Supervisor of Development Planning

Department: Development Services

Division: Planning

Reports To: Manager of Development Planning

Direct Reports: Development Planner I, Secretary-Treasurer of Committee of Adjustment

Indirect Reports: Planning Clerks, Development Planners

Employee Group: Management

Position Summary

Responsible for a wide range of activities associated with development application processing under the Planning Act , including project-managing, report writing, and presentation to Council of development applications which may be complex, controversial, and high profile; supervising the work of the Development Planner I and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment; maintaining planning and development related databases; undertaking statistical analysis of key performance indicators for growth management; researching, analyzing and making recommendations on a range of complex assigned projects.

Responsibilities

- Provides leadership to the Development Planner I and Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment, including assisting the Manager in performance review, training, team building, problem solving/dispute resolution, discipline, safety, and hiring/ promotion/ transfer/ termination decisions, and managing the day-to-day scheduling of staff.

- Acts as the file planner in the review and analysis of complex and/or large-scale land development applications as assigned, including the processing of applications and preparing planning reports and presentations to Council on applications under the legislation of the Ontario Planning Act such as Official Plan amendments, Zoning By-law amendments,



applications for Plan of Subdivision and/or Condominium approval and Site Plan approval.

- Manages the organization, co-ordination and monitoring associated with the processing of Committee of Adjustment applications by the Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment and the Development Planner I, and analyzes and reviews staff reports.

- Reviews draft notices, by-laws, agreements, conditions of approval, reports, etc. as prepared by the Development Planner I and other Divisional staff as required. Provides oversight for the work of the Development Planner 1 and Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment for analytical and technical accuracy, and clearance, ensuring procedures are adhered to prior to release of documents for public consideration.

- Creates and maintains statistical information database for monitoring Committee of Adjustment application progression including tracking of application progress, municipal servicing status and allocation assignment for consent applications.

- Acts as staff liaison and provides continuous monitoring, feedback, and direction on various planning and development related matters or initiatives involving other municipalities, York Region and Provincial directives.

- Supervises and participates in technical research, analyzes data, evaluates findings, identifies significant issues, determines options, develops staff recommendations, and, prepares and presents reports for a range of responsibilities related to duties, and for complex special projects and land use planning studies as assigned, such as the review of the Town's public hearing and citizen participation procedures, Planning Act application forms and procedural guidelines, and fees for Planning applications and services, etc.

- Assists the Manager in undertaking the technical evaluation and assessment of current development review practices to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and to recommend improvements to Town policies and procedures.

- Prepares reports and presents same to Council on amendments to the Town's Official Plan, Secondary Plans, Zoning By-law, and other Town by-laws, policies and procedures that relate to growth and development, to address existing or emerging issues or concerns, to ensure conformity with upper tier planning policies and legislation, and to process complex or high profile development applications.

- Responsible for liaising with the public, development community, external agencies and authorities, Council and Council Committees, regarding development projects, municipal planning initiatives, application monitoring and growth forecasting, and special projects within the Development Planning Division.

- Oversees, reviews and ensures accurate quarterly consolidations of approved amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-laws as undertaken by Division Staff.

- Monitors and maintains the Planning Division pages on the Corporate website, including matters such as ensuring Division Staff update the descriptive procedures, content, and applications under review as required.

- Supervises the maintenance and implementation of the Municipal Street Naming and Municipal Street Numbering (Municipal Addressing) policies, procedures and database.

- Provides information, guidance, advice and support to Town staff, Council, Committees of Council, and to other relevant public agencies, regarding the Town's planning processes, Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies and other relevant planning legislation and procedures, to consistently interpret and apply policies and practices in relation to planning for the Town.

- Provides verbal and written information and explanation in response to escalated inquiries from members of the public and other customers.

- Discusses operational efficiencies with the Manager to assist with the management of Divisional volumes and short/long term goals.

- Formulates recommendations for general report content, Divisional statistics and trends.

- Serves as the resource specialist to other Planners, Zoning Examiners, and other municipal staff, regarding planning legislation, policy and procedures, and Zoning By-law interpretation.





- Represents the Town in providing expert witness testimony at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

- Participates in OLT settlement discussions on Planning Act appeals, and represents the municipality in mediation discussions and negotiating agreements in a confidential and professional manner on files which involve controversial, sensitive, or highly political land use planning matters.

- Responds to requests for information regarding development applications, approval processes, planning and policy document interpretation and provides general operational support to the functioning of the Development Planning Division.

- Provides guidance and direction to clerical staff in the preparation of materials for circulation, reports, presentations, and other requests.

- Participates in Development Planning Division budgetary processes.

- Regularly travels offsite to attend meetings and conduct site inspections

- Ensures compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation and enforces the Town's Health and Safety Program, procedures and best practices.

The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Town of Georgina reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Training:

- A Post-Secondary Degree in Planning, or a related field, from a University program accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

- Certified Full Membership and recognized as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in good standing with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), and/or with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP certification), as recognized by the Professional Standards Board (PSB) for the Planning Profession in Canada.

Experience:

- Five (5) years relevant progressive professional planning experience in a municipal or public sector environment including 1 year of previous supervisory experience.

- Up to one (1) year on the job for the period of adjustment, orientation, and adaptation.

Knowledge:

- Thorough working knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act regulations and procedures, and other Provincial legislative, regulatory and policy framework with demonstrated expertise acquired from extensive, diverse and progressively more responsible levels of professional planning experience in municipal planning and land development application procedures.

- General knowledge of public policy, practices and current issues affecting local government with an understanding of public sector management accountability frameworks.

Competencies:

- Excellent organizational, analytical, investigative, problem-solving, report writing, communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.

- Demonstrated presentation, project management and administrative skills with ability to develop recommendations for a wide range of planning initiatives.

- Ability to respect confidentiality, and to communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff, external government agencies and authorities, the development community, ratepayer groups and the general public.

- Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as to exercise significant judgment and work independently.

- Excellent leadership skills with an aptitude for coaching and mentoring that has been obtained through related courses and practice.

- Sensitivity to matters of public interest and political context.

- Skilled ability to obtain success in mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution in a customer service environment.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications, as well as Internet research abilities and familiarity with GIS.

- Availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary for attendance at Council or Committee meetings, public forums or information sessions.

- Valid Class 'G' Driver's License in good standing, and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.

- Ongoing professional development to update and expand competencies in development application review and project management activities.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

- Normal office conditions; Flexible and Hybrid work arrangements are available.

- Occasional requirement to travel to various sites.

📌 Supervisor of Development Planning (Ontario)
🏢 Town of Georgina
📍 Ontario