Lead planning, inspections, and bylaw enforcement for the District of North Saanich as Director of Planning and Community Services. Support municipal decision-making. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this senior management role directs the Planning and Community Services Department. Responsibilities include planning functions, departmental coordination, policy compliance, and advice to Council and senior management. The position also oversees inspections, bylaw enforcement, contracts, budgets, and staff performance.

Key Responsibilities
Direct departmental functions, workloads, schedules, procedures, and performance standards Ensure compliance with Council directives, policies, and municipal requirements Advise Council, the CAO, and senior management Prepare reports, correspondence, budgets, and financial plans Manage staff, contracts, files, records, meetings, and departmental programs

Requirements:
Degree in planning or related discipline with supplemental planning courses Six years of public planning experience, including supervision Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners Knowledge of planning law, land use regulation, and subdivision legislation Leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution training Apply planning leadership, municipal knowledge, and strategic judgment to advance North Saanich’s Planning and Community Services Department.

📌 Director Planning Community Services (Canada)
🏢 PIBC
📍 Canada