Manager, Regional Development Review - Halton, Canada - Halton Region

Halton Region

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Halton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Manager, Regional Development Review:

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.

Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you.

Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team

As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.

Posting ID: 2476

Department:
Public Works

Division:
Development Services

Pay Range:
$115,443 - $153,915

Job Type:
Permanent

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Work Location:
Halton Regional Centre Bronte Road, Oakville

Employee Group:

MMSG

Posting Date:
October 31, 2023

Application Deadline:
November 7, 2023

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Manager of Regional Development Review is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Regional Development Review team which consists of planning staff, administrative staff and a continuous improvement advisor.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Direct, manage, hire, guide, evaluate and develop all direct reports through effective supervision, demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring
Ensure the section works in balance with internal Regional departments and the Public Works Department's holistic approach to the planning and implementation of water, wastewater and Regional transportation infrastructure, Regional services and legislated responsibilities
Prepare the section's operating and capital budget forecasts to support the division's purpose, mandate and objectives
Ensure a high level of consistency and accuracy in record keeping related to development review to enable the Region to provide accurate reporting on development pipeline metrics
Work diligently with their direct reports and staff across the division to ensure Key Performance Indicators are met or exceeded
Work in collaboration with the Manager of Development Engineering and Manager of Permits and Inspections to utilize a creative solutions based approach to ensure the smooth and seamless processing and resolution of Regional development matters as they move through the development continuum

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Build strong relationships with the development community, Regional and local departments, ratepayer groups and other levels of government
Participate as a Development Services Management Team member focused on divisional development, customer service, continuous improvement and quality working relationships within the divisional sections and across the Region
Manage and conduct dispute resolution services to reduce Regional costs and avoid unnecessary delays with respect to development
Provides valuable recommendations to Regional Council and senior management on planning and development matters

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

A degree in Urban or Regional Planning with a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation and membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP).
Demonstrated expertise in financial business management and provincial legislation including the Planning Act and the Municipal Act
Exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, customer service, facilitation, negotiation, dispute resolution, relationship building and collaboration skills for interaction with Senior Management, public officials, agencies and the public.
Excellent abilities in strategic planning, performance management, problem solving, decision making and team leadership within a best practices/continuous improvement culture.
In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/1
Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hil