Senior Policy Planner - Full Time - Planning & Economic Development - Walkerton ON
“Bruce County, a welcoming, innovative, thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations.”
The journey to an ever better Bruce County will be marked by exploration, inquiry and discovery. A place powered by innovation and shared values. A place where we help people who live, and work here make great personal choices and also reflect the public interest. Because of this mind-set, we do some amazing things!
Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. Come join us on roads less travelled and turn your journey into an adventure.
About the Job
Reporting to the Land Use Planning Manager, the Senior Policy Planner manages social, physical, economic, and environmental policy planning projects and advises the County and lower-tier municipalities in respect of all matters related to planning. The Senior Policy Planner acts as liaison for a defined sub-region and assists both the County and local municipalities in the delivery of key identified strategies; and develops policy and public consultation programs, coordinates the review of development proposals, supervises and leads a sub-regional team, and negotiates with proponents, stakeholders, and rights holders to guide projects towards policy objectives.
Location
Walkerton ON
Start Date
Flexible based on availability of successful candidate
Status
Full Time
Salary
$95,714 – $112,602 Per Year
$52.59 – $61.87 Per Hour
Hours
Based on a 35 hour work week
Monday – Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Benefits
Competitive Extended Health & Dental Plan
OMERS Pension
Flexible Working Policies
Employee Assistance Program, Discounts
Paid Vacation
Health, Safety & Wellness
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee Activities
Requirements
- University Degree in Planning, Community Development or related field
- Full membership in Ontario Professional Planning Institute
- Minimum five years of progressive experience in land use planning
- Minimum one year of supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of, and experience in, a municipal setting
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
- Experience managing policy development projects demonstrating ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor project progress.
- Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivation of employees
- Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports
- Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance
- Strong formal and informal leadership skills
- Ability to initiate and model positive change
Privacy
Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.
The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
