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Manager, Planning & Heritage

MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD
Meaford, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
1 day ago

Skills

ArcGIS
AutoCAD
PMP
Environmental Science
Databases
Supervising experience
Project management
Business
Class G Licence
Negotiation

Full job description

Job Posting #: #2026-24
Job Title: Manager, Planning & Heritage

Department: Development Services
Reports To: Director, Development Services
Directly Supervises: Planning Technician, Planner 1

Status: Full Time Permanent
Hours per Week: 35

Salary: $91,372.88 - $111,043.43
Application Due Date: July 10, 2026

Position Summary

Provides supervision, management and leadership, technical expertise and related
communications for the Planning Services Division regarding development and

implementation of policies and long-range departmental strategies associated with
land use planning, development and building processes, operating and capital
budgets. Oversees the day-to-day functions of the division and responsible for the

review, research, analysis, preparation, and implementation of planning,
environmental and related policy development including the legislated review and

update of the Municipal Official Plan and comprehensive Zoning By-
law. Leads or participates in other special planning research and analysis
projects; prepares evaluation and commentary on development submissions and

reports; prepares materials for public committees, council meetings and the Ontario
Land Tribunal (OLT). Coordinates and participates in pre-consultation and

development review meetings; responds to staff and public inquiries; processes
planning and land-related applications, requests, and agreements; and performs
data reporting, collection, maintenance, and technical analysis.

Role Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Management & Leadership:

1. Provide overall leadership and supervision of direct reports which includes

work program planning, scheduling, distribution and follow-up; staff

mentoring/coaching and monitoring of working conditions; human resources

administration (recruitment/de-hiring, compensation, performance review).

2. Prepare the Division’s annual work plan and budget (operating, capital)
and participate in the review and approval process of the Division’s budget

with Council.

3. Monitor the Division’s overall performance (planning) against the work plan
and budget; prepare and submit periodic performance reports with initiation

of corrective action as necessary.

4. Develop and implement new/revised policies and procedures for the

Division.

5. Provide project management of outsourced work on major planning and
development studies/ projects.

6. Act on behalf of the Director in his/her absence with respect to planning

matters that fall within the Manager’s scope of professional
competency and as delegated by the Director.

Planning, Heritage & Development:

7. Responsible for the accurate and consistent implementation and maintenance

of the Municipal Zoning By-law.

8. Identify and track best practices and trends/advances in the fields of land

use planning (policy, regulatory development), site plan control,
development proposal review, corporate information technology for possible
application by the Municipality.

9. Establish operating procedures, work methods and standards covering the
services delivered; monitor operations against standards with initiation of

corrective action as necessary.

10. Oversee the quality, timely processing and approval of development
applications related to site plans, subdivisions and condominium plans and

Official Plan amendments, zoning/by-law amendments,
various applications and major planning studies (secondary plans). Prepare

short-mid-long range land use plans; recommend planning objectives and
strategies to the Director, Development Services and Council with updating
of the Municipality’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to take into

account local, regional and provincial interests and concerns.

11. Provide technical advice and professional planning opinions to Municipal

Staff, Council/Committees and the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on planning
and development matters (land use planning, zoning, heritage, amendments
to the Municipality’s Official Plan, approval of development

applications, Planning Act and related legislation, Information
Technology). Oversee circulation of statutory notices. Respond to comments

and questions and provide expert testimony.

12. Working with the Director and municipal solicitor, review, research and carry

out analysis of municipal lands and lands-related legal matters,
where required.

13. Administer, research, review and advise Council in relation to requests for

purchase of Municipal lands in accordance with the procedural by-law and
coordinate associated transfers with purchasers and their legal

representatives, obtaining input from the municipal solicitor.

14. Prepare planning and land-transfer related by-
laws, encroachment, consent and site plan/development agreements with

support from the Director of Development Services, where warranted.

15. Maintain and monitor development related financial record keeping and

developer deposits, securities and insurances. Assist the Director and
Treasurer with reconciliation of developer accounts at year-end and the
preparation of information for the annual audit.

16. With support from the Director of Development Services, develop

specifications of the technical terms and conditions for major planning and
development studies/projects; prepare and review calls for Request

for Proposals; make recommendations on the hiring of consultants to assist
with and/or undertake studies/projects/services as required; monitor work of
consultant and administer the agreements.

17. Oversee the maintenance of departmental Records Management
and statistical database related to planning and building applications and

activities along with associated reporting.

18. Oversee the review, administration and issuance of municipal heritage
permits.

19. Keep informed on demographic, social, economic, regulatory and relevant
policy conditions by researching, pursuing

ongoing education and training and through networking with other
professionals.

20. Develop and maintain a contact network with professionals in the field and

counterparts in other municipalities; assist the Director in reviewing the
feasibility of shared services and programs with neighbouring municipalities

and/or related public sector organizations.

21. Represent the Department and municipal interests with individual citizens,
community groups/associations, developers, commercial interests, architects,

engineers, consultants, committees, technical advisory teams,
work groups and the written and electronic media

22. Engage and educate staff, Council, and the general public regarding the
planning process, planning profession and best practices through formal and
informal educational and outreach opportunities and the use of social media.

General Duties and Accountabilities (All Municipal Roles)

Provide and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and security of

information at all times. Where information is developed prior to staff/public

release, ensure confidentiality of information provided to produce content for

Council and other sensitive information sources.

Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other

applicable legislation, department policies/procedures/practices, operational

guidelines, and perform safe work practices.

Perform other duties as may be assigned in accordance with department and

corporate objectives.

Required Certifications and/or Health and Safety Requirements

Valid Class G Driver’s License, in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on

corporate business.

Education, Skills and Experience

1. Degree in planning, environmental science or related discipline together with

10 years of planning experience preferably in a municipal environment, with
three (3) years progressive experience in management and supervision.

2. Registered Professional Planner and full member of the Canadian Institute of

Planners.

3. Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation or Project Management

Certificate preferred.

4. Strong working knowledge of land use planning and environmental
techniques, applications and processes; applicable

legislation/ acts/regulations, local and provincial government
functions/responsibilities and associated agencies as they relate to the

planning and environmental processes.

5. Knowledge of community involvement techniques and facilitation
experience.

6. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and statistical database applications and general
understanding of ArcGIS, AutoCAD and mapping techniques.

7. Excellent communication (written, oral and interpersonal); technical
research methodology, organizational, analytical, report-writing, problem-
solving, time management, database management, interpersonal,

negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical demand requires considerable sitting, computer usage and visual

concentration. Working conditions are in a standard office environment with
exposure to verbal criticism from the public. Job will involve some travel.

Normal hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday; attend

occasional evening meetings, as required.

Contacts and Interactions

Communicates regularly with with municipal staff, developers, government

agencies, Solicitors and the general public.

Applicant Information

Interested qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume

directly to the Municipality quoting Job #2026-24 by July 10, 2026:

[email protected]

Attention: Human Resources

The Municipality of Meaford is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If
accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be

available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.

Personal Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act for the
purpose of candidate selection, and all information will be stored and used in

accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act. For further information about this data collection, please contact
[email protected].

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