Principal Planner/supervisor - Brampton, Canada - City of Brampton

City of Brampton

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE:
Principal Planner/Supervisor (Development Services)

DEPARTMENT:
Planning, Building & Growth Management

POSTING NUMBER:106094

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:
Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:35-hour workweek

LOCATION:
Hybrid Model*- when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall

SALARY GRADE:7

HIRING SALARY RANGE:
$111, $125,421.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE:
$139,356.00 per annum

JOB TYPE:
Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:
May 27th, 2024

CLOSING DATE:
June10th, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the Manager, Development Services, the Principal Planner/Supervisor is a senior professional who supervises and directs a team of professional staff and assignments.

The Principal Planner may lead or participate in highly complex and sensitive planning assignments or Divisional projects based on Department or corporate strategic priorities.

The role is responsible for the delivery of planning, development review and related projects in accordance with Provincial Policy including Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statements, Ontario Heritage Act, and other relevant legislation.

The Principal Planner is responsible for supervising, directing and mentoring staff and consultants in one or more areas of expertise such as Development Review, City Planning, Zoning By-law, Official Plan, Secondary and Tertiary Plans, Program Administration, Transportation and Transit Station Areas, Housing, Cultural Heritage, Growth Management, Research and Analytics.

Responsible for leading a team of professionals, monitors workflow, provides key project management guidance, directs research and provides technical expertise to staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- **PROGRAM MANAGEMENT*

Supervises, directs and oversees a team of professional staff and assignments, and provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public on complex sensitive professional planning assignments.
Contribute to the formulation of corporate goals and objectives related to community planning.
Provide strategic direction and lead the creation of plans, policies and procedures, including updates to the Official Plan, Zoning Bylaw, Secondary and Tertiary Plans.
Supports the development and ongoing management of projects and initiatives such as an Integrated Downtown Plan, Affordable Housing Strategy, Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review, Citywide Parking strategy, multimodal Transportation, Intensification Corridors, MTSAs and Town Centres, Heritage Studies.
Coordinate the development and implementation of incentive programs and initiatives such as the Community Improvement Plan.
Ensure compliance and make recommendations, decisions and actions within the framework of Provincial planning legislation, Regional and City Official Plans, regulatory approvals and other relevant documents.
Create partnerships with other service delivery teams across the organization to optimize and create efficiencies in community plans and policies.
Recommend and manage assigned project and program budgets.
Support various Committees, Task Forces, and Working Groups by organizing and attending meetings, writing reports, responding to inquiries, etc.
Prepare and assemble information necessary to respond to appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)/Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and appear as an expert witness.
When appointed, administers heritage conservation plans and bylaws and makes decisions on the issuance of certificates of appropriateness.
Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of Corporate Reports to Council with respect community plans and policies.
Identify and provide advice/alignment of the City's relevant bylaws to support corporate policy and procedures.
Assists and supports in the establishment and ongoing maintenance of budgets as requested by the Manager.
Conducts field evaluations and visits.

- **PEOPLE LEADERSHIP*

Determine needs for staffing allocation, recruitment, time and performance management, discipline and other personnel matters of a confidential nature.
Assist with planning, prioritization and distribution of assignments to staff based on qualifications and experience while maintaining and monitoring established service levels.
Foster a productive team environment by effectively addressing issues, supporting and motivating staff including mentoring and training.
Engage and supervise consultants for a variety of projects.
Lead steering and technical advisory committees, consultants and public consultations related to the planning and development program area.
Work in collaboration, as part of the section's management team, in the evaluation of the section's effectiveness and assess the need for changes to legislation, budgets, and current trends.
Work with staff through mentorship and professional development, to ensure progression