The Manager of Policy and Heritage Planning, under the direction of the Director of Community and Development Services, will primarily be responsible for contributing to the strategic vision of the Town through innovative, progressive leadership and management of the Town’s planning services. The position will provide professional planning advice and direction to the Town, update and develop policies and procedures to align with legislative, policy and regulatory requirements, and identify and support Council’s strategic initiatives and community development. Provide guidance for policy work, heritage planning and urban design.

The successful candidate will have:

• University degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies or Geography or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in the field, including professional memberships or designations. MCIP, RPP, or equivalent designations are required.
• Municipal planning experience would be considered an asset.
• Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory role with progressive responsibility.
• Strong understanding of the Planning Act and municipal planning processes.
• Strong background in policy planning, including policy development, secondary planning, and master plans.
• Knowledge of municipal development planning processes is considered an asset.
• Experience leading public engagement sessions.
• Understanding of urban design.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Heritage Act and heritage planning practices would be considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and able to prioritize, anticipate and meet deadlines and work towards achieving key deliverables.
• Ability to set long-term work plans and budgetary goals.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, written and verbal skills.
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• Strong project management skills and experience supervising a team.
• Proven analytical ability and solutions oriented.
• Strong customer service skills.

Applicants must apply through the Town website www.notl.com. Resumes and supporting documentation will be accepted until Monday, September 2, 2024.

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

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

About Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Located at the tip of the Niagara Peninsula and nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake includes Old Town, Virgil, St. Davids, Queenston and Glendale. It is often recognized as being one of the most beautiful towns in Canada, the only town in Canada that has a Lord Mayor and cementing a place in history as the first capital of Upper Canada. The population of approximately 17,500 permanent residents, extend a warm welcome to millions of visitors each year. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the town’s natural beauty, the many heritage landmarks, the world-famous Shaw Festival Theatre, internationally acclaimed wineries and four-star dining and visitor accommodations.

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