Job Description
CITY OF THOROLD
Senior Policy Planner/Project Manager
Working for City of Thorold
By joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the fastest
growing municipality in the beautiful Niagara region.
Working with us means a great pension, superb benefits package and a supportive and
collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating
opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their roles.
We are proudly home to Canada Games Park, an internationally recognized and certified
athletics and wellness facility. Our 300+ acres of parks and trails, two community centers,
two arenas and outdoor pool are what makes Thorold the ideal place to build your career.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Planner, the Senior Policy Planner/Project Manager position is
responsible for leading strategic policy planning initiatives and projects including Official
Plan updates, Secondary Plans, OP conformity and policy planning studies. As the
policy lead, the Senior Policy Planner/Project Manager will provide leadership, guidance
and technical competence with respect to research, policy analysis, and
recommendation report writing while supervising the daily responsibilities and tasks of
both the Planner and planning student positions. As Project Manager, the Senior Policy
Planner is responsible for developing Requests for Proposal to hire external consultants
to undertake various policy planning related projects and overseeing the capital budget
of consultants.
The City of Thorold invites you to submit your resume if you possess:
4-year Honours post-secondary degree in Planning or related field; graduate level
Master’s degree in Planning or related field is preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible policy planning
experience
Minimum of two (2) years of municipal planning experience is preferred
Minimum of one (1) year experience in supervising professional staff is preferred
Minimum of one (1) year experience in project management with external
consultants is an asset
Extensive knowledge of Provincial and Regional land use planning policies
Experience with various GIS applications is an asset
Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and a Registered Professional
Planner (MCIP, RPP) is preferred;
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is an asset
Applied, technical knowledge of applicable/related legislation/regulations,
guidelines, policies and local by-laws;
Applied, technical knowledge of computer hardware/software, including office
software;
Technical knowledge of tribunal/court rules of procedure;
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, decision-making, negotiations and conflict
resolution skills
Well-developed coaching and leadership skills
Excellent presentation skills and strong written communication skills
Excellent organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills
Knowledge of routine office procedures, practices and equipment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Typical office environment
Ability to work with limited supervision
Mental and visual concentration
Considerable mental attention and concentration with frequent interruptions
Attendance at Council meetings and other meetings as required
Frequent work/meetings beyond traditional work day
Use of personal vehicle may be required for off-site meetings and training
The salary range for this position is $94,187.00 - $107,514.00 inclusive of an annual market
premium, includes a comprehensive pension and benefits package as well as a hybrid work
policy. A job description is available on the City website at www.thorold.ca .
Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed resume and cover letter to the
Manager of Human Resources at hr@thorold.ca no later than Sunday July 30, 2023.
Please indicate the position you are applying to in the email subject line. Only those
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario
Human Rights Code, the City will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities
throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform staff of
the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.
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