Chief Planner leading planning services for the City of Hamilton. Responsible for aligning divisional goals with city and provincial guidelines and managing resource allocation.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, the Chief Planner provides visionary leadership to a diverse team delivering high-quality planning services to the public and the development community.
Set divisional goals, recommend policies, and ensure alignment with City and Provincial guidelines.
Develop and manage the Division’s annual capital and operating budgets, ensuring effective use of financial and staff resources.
Implement best practices and customer service improvements for efficient, high-quality service delivery.
Direct key planning functions including community planning, urban design, development approvals, zoning reform, and development/business facilitation.
Provide professional advice and reports to Council, committees, and stakeholders on planning initiatives and development applications.
Requirements
Advanced knowledge of urban and regional planning, municipal administration, and relevant legislation, supported by a graduate degree and senior management experience.
Full professional membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation.
Proven leadership, strategic visioning, negotiation, and communication skills, with a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, working across teams and delivering customer-focused services.
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