Director of Community Planning

Director of Community Planning

WHAT WE OFFER:

Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work

Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately

OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately

Employee and Family Assistance Plan available

Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies

Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides strategic oversight and guidance in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of programs and services provided by the Oxford County Community Planning department. As a member of the County's Senior Management Team, the director is also responsible for organizational leadership and broadly supporting all County programs and services while leading their adaptation, as appropriate, to meet community sustainability and service excellence aspirations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education in urban, regional planning or related discipline. Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners. Graduate level education is an asset.

Demonstrated senior level experience managing resources and services within a professional planning environment, including experience in interpreting general and specific statues related to municipal government, planning and environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County's competency framework.

Demonstrated ability to identify and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver programs, services, and outcomes.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations related to municipal and program specific operations including, but not limited to, the Municipal Act, the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Nutrient Management Act.

Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a vision and inspire its achievement.

Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead, and empower teams and guide effective project management outcomes.

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Posting Date: Friday, May 17, 2024

Closing Date: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

TO APPLY:

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant's full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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