Manager of Planning

Location: North Saanich

Join us at the District of North Saanich, and help shape the future of our vibrant, rural community. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the full-time, permanent exempt position of Manager of Planning.

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Community Services, the Manager of Planning oversees the day-to-day operating functions of the Planning division by providing guidance, advice, and support on the development process; coordinating and advising planners on development applications and processes; and communicating planning issues with other departments and jurisdictions. Additionally, the Manager of Planning is responsible for:

Providing advice, guidance, and direction on planning and development matters to Council, staff, the public, applicants, and other stakeholders.

Assisting the Director with creating and administering major policy documents including the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Climate Action Plan.

Attending Advisory Planning Committee, Design Review Committee, Board of Variance, and other meetings as a department liaison.

This position requires a sound understanding of rural and community planning and must have the ability to think innovatively. Engagement, communication, and relationship-building are key attributes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (4 years) in planning or a related discipline, and a minimum of seven (7) years of related planning experience including progressive supervisory/management experience preferably in a local government setting. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain full membership of the Canadian Institute of Planners ("CIP") and possess a valid B.C. driver’s license (Class
5).

This is an exempt position. More information on this opportunity is available for review in the Employment section of the North Saanich website at

DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH

Department:
Planning and Community Services

Position Title:

Manager of Planning

Reports to:

Director of Planning and Community Services

Positions Supervised:
Planner;
Planning Technician;
Administrative Assistant

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Planning and Community Services, the Manager of Planning provides advice, guidance, and direction to the department, and ensures exceptional delivery of the development of long-range planning functions. The Manager also collaborates with and builds relationships with staff in other departments, the public, and external organizations to ensure seamless, delivery of services and plans. In addition, the Manager shall assist the Director with project management, policy development, complex development applications and day-to-day planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manages, plans, and coordinates the work of department staff.

Manages staff through effective recruitment and selection and performance management to maintain a high level of staff performance and teamwork, and when necessary, works with Human Resources to deal with performance and disciplinary issues.

Develops long range plans and policies relating to planning functions.

Assists with departmental budget preparation in collaboration with the Director of Planning and Community Services.

Conducts or directs research required to provide direction and make presentations concerning a variety of planning, legislative, and administrative polices and/or procedures to support informed decision-making.

Responds to enquiries from other departments, developers, and the public by providing accurate and full information/advice on zoning and development issues, local area and official community plans and interpretation of zoning bylaws.

Drafts bylaws making recommendations on zoning and development policies to Council and Advisory…