Project Manager Development Zoning - Richmond Hill, Canada - City of Richmond Hill

City of Richmond Hill

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Description

Posting Id Department- Planning and Building Services Department- Division- Development Planning- Section- Zoning- Job Grade

Contract

Admin Grade 07- Rate of Pay- $ $73.00 Hourly- Job Type- Temporary Full Time

Contract
Contract

Length/End Date- 2 years (with possible extension)

Replacement/New Position
New Hire
Posting Type
Internal and External
Posting Date 01/26/2024
Application Deadline 02/08/2024
Position Summary:

The Project Manager, Development Zoning, is responsible for leading and supporting the delivery of key planning initiatives aimed at increasing the supply of housing within the City, including affordable housing.

Specifically, this role is responsible for the project management and implementation of initiatives related to the City's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) action plan, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit up to four (4) residential units per lot in the City where three (3) residential units are presently permitted and to permit up to four (4) storeys within an MTSA along Highway 7 and Yonge and the Newkirk Centre where three (3) storeys or greater are permitted.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing a multidisciplinary consultant team, internal staff project, and technical advisory teams, as well as external agencies, as applicable
Managing project scope, deliverables, timelines, and budget while ensuring consistency with the final work plan
Working with the consultant team to coordinate and facilitate stakeholder meetings and public consultation
Providing regular project updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Council, as required
Preparing staff reports and presentations to Council and Committees of Council, as required
Coordinating and participating in regular meetings with the consultant team and City staff to advance project work and ensure deliverables and timelines are met within the approved scope and budget
Reviewing and providing input on deliverables produced by the consultant team, including draft policies, reports, bylaws, plans, maps, technical analysis, etc., to ensure City and project requirements are met
Reviewing and coordinating comments provided by City staff and external agencies, as applicable, on deliverables produced by the consultant team
Providing professional planning expertise and opinions to help shape and inform recommendations made by the consultant team
Collaborating with internal staff to collect and prepare relevant background data and information required by the consultant team
Reviewing invoices from consultants and approving the issuance of payment in accordance with City's policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned including assisting the Development Zoning team with the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Project

Education and Experience:

University Degree in Planning or a related discipline
Full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (RPP) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP)
Project Management (PMP), considered an asset
7 years of Planning or Planning related experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Strong project management and organizational skills
Comprehensive knowledge of the _Ontario Planning Act_, provincial policies and plans, and other relevant planning legislation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, etc.; some proficiency with GIS software is an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience making presentations in public forums, preparing reports, presentations, briefing notes, and drafting policies and bylaws
Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Effective time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with staff, Council, members of the public, and stakeholders
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team
Solutionoriented problem solver with the ability to exercise good judgement and make sound decisions that maintain the City's best interests
Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities.
Contributes to creating and maintaining a positive work environment and culture.
Demonstrates the City's corporate values of care, collaboration, courage, and service.

Leadership Competencies:

Builds people and culture
Cultivates open communication
Demonstrates personal leadership
Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Shapes the future

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.