Full Time Positions

This unique position will provide you with an opportunity to both administer/conduct planning studies and review the process development applications.  As such, you will conduct research and prepare and administer planning policy with a major focus on heritage planning by acting as a liaison to the Town's Heritage Advisory Committee, assisting the Committee in the implementation of Heritage designations, implementing a Heritage Conservation District Plan and related initiatives, updating the Heritage Property Registry, and preparing educational material for the general public.

In addition, you will review and process challenging development applications such as official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, plans of subdivision/condominium and site plans, and related agreements.  You will provide planning information and professional planning advice on planning matters to the general public, staff, Council, landowners, and the development community. 

Your responsibilities will also include preparing and presenting Town staff reports to the Community Affairs and Planning Committee, General Government Committee, Advisory Committees, and participate at public open houses, as required.  You will provide expert testimony and represent the Town at OMB hearings, other tribunals, and court proceedings and mediate and provide conflict resolution through policy development and planning approvals.  You will also have the opportunity to coach and mentor technical staff.

Under the general supervision of the Assistant to the CAO, you will provide senior level administrative support to the Mayor, enhancing the efficiency and responsiveness of the Office by coordinating administrative procedures, public relations activities, research, and analysis functions. 

You will also provide high level administrative management of the Mayor's Office and support services for Members of Council, liaise and represent the Mayor's Office as required, and plan and coordinate official and social events, special occasions, and public visits related to the Mayor and/or Members of Council.