Area Planning Manager - Hamilton, Canada - City of Hamilton

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Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 20480

Area Planning Manager
Planning & Economic Development
Planning
Hamilton City Hall


NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
2 Full-Time Regular

UNION/NON-


UNION:
Non Union Mgmt Professional

HOURS Of


WORK:
35.00 per week

  • GRADE:
  • SALARY/

HOUR:
$ $68.820 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/


LENGTH:
Permanent

Job Description ID #: 2760


As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date.

You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.


SUMMARY OF DUTIES


Reporting to the Manager of Development Planning, the position will provide leadership to subordinate staff in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Planners, Natural Heritage Planners, Cultural Heritage Planners and Urban Designers.

Manages the day-to-day activities of the team. Responsible for tasks related to all development reviews required to facilitate the City's growth and redevelopment.


Accountable for ensuring that development planning review activities are delivered in accordance with City Procedures and Policies and Provincial Legislation and in a cost effective, efficient and timely manner using a "best practices" approach.


Aid in the preparation of sectional reports identifying how the operation performed against established benchmarks related to services, financial, administration and staff performance.


Leads by example, functions as a mentor to subordinate staff, provides coaching to optimize staff performance and develops staff to their full potential.


GENERAL DUTIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)


Manages the day-to-day responsibilities for the development planning review elements of the Development team, ensuring that the needs of the residents and businesses of the City of Hamilton are met and regularly exceeded and that these elements are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with City procedures and policies and Provincial guidelines and legislation.


Participates in multi-disciplinary teams comprised of staff from Planning and Economic Development (PED), other City Departments and outside agencies in order to address development, redevelopment and environmental protection issues.

Responsible for leading a team on capital projects and the associated budget.

Manages, mentors, performance manages and provides creative leadership and direction to subordinate staff.

Promotes teamwork and integration between internal and external parties participating in cross-functional and cross program initiatives.

Approves planning agreements in accordance with the City's Financial Policies for Development.

Responsible for Heritage Permits and the preparation and implementation of any associated correspondence and Council reports.

Negotiate Planning Division requirements and conditions to settle disputes and policy interpretations.

Identify and evaluate alternatives; formulate conclusions; prepare and present recommendations to Committee.

Co-ordinate, prepare and present evidence as expert witness at Quasi-Judicial Hearings eg. LPAT/OMB.

Assist in the preparation of the annual work programme.


Represent the department and make presentations at Council meetings, special purpose committees and meetings such as public meetings, client and interdepartmental meetings.

Conduct site visits to identify and assess present and future conditions relating to development proposals.


Co-ordinate and liaise with other departments, external agencies, Ministries, Conservation Authorities and stakeholder groups in the preparation of any development approvals and Council reports.

Participate on various Corporate committees as required.

Receive and answer inquiries of a technical nature from Council, public, staff, other departments, municipal and government agencies.

Write Council reports, compose correspondence related to major responsibilities.


Direct, supervise, educate and train subordinate staff (Senior Planner, Planner I, Planner II, Planning Technician, Cultural Heritage Planner, Natural Heritage Planner, Urban Design Planners and students) and support staff.

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