Supervisor of Development Acceleration - Jobs in Innisfil, ON

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In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel….Why InnisfilJoin a community-focused team that thrives on doing things differently to better serve our residents. We are an award-winning municipality applying two hundred years of small-town independence and collaboration toward a future of innovation and prosperity. Located on the shores of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil is centrally located and combines big city access with small-town feel.We focus on helping our employees effect change with nimble decision making, taking risks, real time learning and through professional development. Across our affiliated organizations, we collaborate to ignite meaningful change in how we offer municipal and essential services. We operate with a ‘One Town, One Team, One Customer’ philosophy. Our teams have the freedom to propose, test and pilot creative solutions which has led to Innisfil being the first community in the world to develop a public transit system powered by ride-sharing, and the second to accept cryptocurrency for property tax payments. Our newest project, The Orbit, is a cutting-edge, dense community of up to 150,000 people, centred around a new GO Rail Station that will blend the best of urban and rural lifestyles: “Rural Reimagined!”Why YouWe are looking for a dynamic and collaborative leader to join the Town and provide superior leadership to our Development Coordinator Team. You will oversee the team in realization of our Community Strategic Plan: Innovative Innisfil 2030, being true to the values: “Community First. Future Next. Balance Always”.Working in a cross-functional and forward-thinking environment, you will manage and oversee the sustainable development and implementation of key policies and procedures for the interpretation and application of the Zoning By-law, Community Planning Permit System, Zoning Administration and Committee of Adjustment.As a member of the Town’s Leadership Team, the Supervisor of Development Acceleration will be responsible for:Facilitating the processing of planning and development applications through the lens of place making, sustainability and successful community building in InnisfilMaking decisions in support of the Town’s Community Strategic Plan and championing the outcomes envisioned through Our Place and supporting Town master plansInspiring and empowering the Development Coordination Team and promoting their technical competence in the administration of the Zoning By-law, Community Planning Permit System(s), Committee of Adjustment and Site Place Control activitiesProviding guidance and support to Engineering and Community Development Standards Branch (CDSB) and other staff who undertake zoning and permit reviews and enforcementIdentifying projects that support Town priorities and directly benefit the community, and then expedites them to a successful conclusionJob RequirementsThe preferred candidate holds:A degree in Urban or Regional Planning or related field. A focus on urban design is preferredFull Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and/or Ontario Professional Planners InstituteFive (5) to seven (7) years’ experience with planning and development applications ideally with an urban design focus and including all aspects of zoning administration, site plan control, Committee of Adjustment servicesA minimum of one (1) year experience supervising staff in a unionized environment is an assetSustainability certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Envision or similar sustainability certification) is considered an assetA valid Class “G” driver’s license in good standing is required as is a reliable vehicle to use on corporate businessAvailability to accommodate deadlines, meeting/events attendance and/or peak period workloads that may extend beyond the normal workday or occur on evenings/weekends, as may be requiredClosing date is July 4, 2021.To apply to this position, submit your application online though our applicant tracking system. In the event you require an alternate method of submitting your application, please contact the Town’s People & Talent team by calling 705-436-3710.The Town of Innisfil is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity in our own community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We inspire one another in an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected and uplifted.We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact People & Talent.Union NameNon-UnionPlease note that unless otherwise specified in the job ad, the job posting will close at 11:59 pm on the evening of the closing date.Additional Information2021.06 Supervisor of Development Acceleration JDApply to this Job