Manager of Planning Services

EMPLOYER: The Corporation of the City of Welland
LOCATION: Welland, ON
DEADLINE DATE: August 19, 2022


About the City of Welland… At the City of Welland, we're continuously rewriting our story. Not because we don't know where we're going, but because we are constantly reaching for new heights, engaging in new approaches, and pursuing what many believe to be unattainable or too ambitious. At the City of Welland, we're not satisfied with the status quo. And we're certainly not satisfied with doing things simply because that's how they were done in the past.

We expect our population to increase to over 80,000 in the next 20 years, and serving a diverse, growing community requires strategic thinkers, norm breakers, and passionate civil servants. In Niagara, Welland's growth leads every other municipality, and the City is becoming the region's heartbeat. So, we invite you to author your chapter and contribute to the overall body of work the City of Welland is creating. At the City of Welland, your ideas are nurtured, your input is invited, a healthy work-life balance is available, and most importantly, your voice will make a difference. So, if that sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you. We're ready when you are.
 

About the position… How do you plan for approximately 25,000 new residents in the next 10 years? Thoughtfully, pragmatically, and uniquely. As the City of Welland prepares for unprecedented growth, we need a Manager of Planning Services to guide development proposals and generate solutions to planning and development issues.

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development Services theManager of Planning Services is responsible for staff leadership, and overall management of the Planning Division. This includes guiding development proposals through the municipal approvals process, conducting various studies and reports, liaise with provincial and regional government agencies, and to generate solutions to planning and development issues. OPPI membership is preferred.
 

You can view a detailed job description by visiting our website at https://www.welland.ca/Employment/index.asp.

 

Salary: $109,920.51 - $133,735.11 (2022 rates) plus a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and OMERS pension

 

How to apply: Submit a current resume clearly marked “Manager of Planning Services” to recruitment@welland.ca

 

The City of Welland is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In addition, the City of Welland is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.

All applications are held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is for employment assessment purposes only.