Director of Planning & Development Employer: RM of Springfield Location: Oakbank Application Deadline: November 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Director of Planning & Development

Reports to: CAO

Wage: $47.99

Position Summary

The Director of Planning and Development is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing a broad range of professional planning functions to support the municipality's long-term growth, development, and land‐use objectives. The position provides strategic direction in the preparation, review, and administration of planning documents, development agreements, amendments, and land‐use policies, ensuring alignment with municipal priorities and applicable federal and provincial legislation.

The position leads complex planning research, analysis, and studies; evaluates development proposals; and provides skilled recommendations on land use, zoning, subdivision, transportation, housing, and environmental planning matters. The Director coordinates statutory public hearing processes, prepares reports and recommendations for Council, and presents planning findings and recommendations to Council, committees, and the community.

The Director also provides leadership and guidance in the interpretation and application of planning legislation, regulations, bylaws, and policies; responds to public inquiries; and collaborates with municipal departments, government agencies, and external stakeholders on planning and development initiatives. The position monitors legislative and industry developments, oversees the preparation and maintenance of planning‐related documentation, and directs the development and ongoing review of municipal plans, policies, and long‐range planning programs to support orderly, sustainable,



and well‐managed community growth.

- Drafts and completes planning documents, development agreements and necessary amendments
- Coordinates public hearing requirements under the Planning Act including letters, advertising, and other information materials for large‐scale subdivisions, rezoning, and development plan amendments
- Attend Council, Committee of the Whole, and Planning meetings, as required
- Responds to inquires from the public regarding planning documents, planning publications and other matters related to planning in the RM of Springfield
- Undertakes research and prepares reports on demographic and statistical information, planning and development issues, provincial and federal government legislation and other planning related matters
- Keeps fully informed of developments in legislation, administrative practices, professional organizations, educational opportunities and cost‐shared programs as they may apply to the operation of the Department
- Interacts with other staff as required on matters that cross departmental lines of authority
- Interprets federal, provincial and municipal regulations and ordinances
- Formulates planning policy recommendations for presentation; presents findings and recommendations on planning matters to Council members and the community




- Reviews and recommends development proposals for compliance with various developmental regulations and with principles and practices of effective planning and land use
- Prepares, maintains and/or oversees the preparation of required documentation including, but not limited to, budget and long‐range improvement plans, administrative and special reports, ordinances and resolutions, technical study reports, maps and charts, agendas and routine correspondence
- Evaluates information to determine feasibility of proposals and identifies factors requiring amendment on a frequent basis
- Develops general master plan programs for overall planning operations including updates of land use, zoning, subdivision, transportation, housing, and environmental studies
- Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis
- Under the direction of the CAO, prepares the operating budget and capital budgets for the department and is responsible for overseeing purchasing within the department
- Monitors and ensures compliance with municipal, provincial and federal laws
- Shall perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

- Master's degree in planning or a closely related field, with a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal setting
- Civil Engineering Technology (CET) designation with experience in Planning and Development, or related field or an associate degree combined with five (5) to seven (7) years' experience may be considered
- Member of the Manitoba Building Officials Association Inc. (M.B.O.A.)
- Must be registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist with the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Ma

📌 Director of Planning (Oakbank)
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