Manager, Development Services
Beaumont, AB, Canada
Full Time
Office of the CAO
Senior Manager/Supervisor
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Planning and Development, the Manager of Development Services administers the City’s Land Use Bylaw, the Beaumont Urban Design Guidelines, and related regulations under the Municipal Government Act, and oversees special projects and land use planning related studies in order to coordinate the orderly development of land while achieving the City’s land use planning principles and objectives. This position is also responsible for overseeing the Safety Codes permit issuance and inspection process through monitoring the Safety Codes permit system for compliance with the City’s Uniform Quality Management Plan.
As a Development Authority, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of the Beaumont’s land-use and aesthetic vision, which requires communication, policy and regulation creation, negotiation, and guidance across municipal departments, with municipal staff, and external stakeholders. Development application decisions made by this position are for time sensitive, multi-million-dollar projects, which require professional resilience and political savvy.
The position oversees a team of thirteen (13) planning and safety codes professionals, including three direct reports:
•Team Lead, Safety Codes
•Senior Planner
•Administrative Lead
Roles and Responsibilities
Supervisory and Leadership
•Provide management, supervision, and leadership to assigned positions within the Planning and Development Department, including recruitment, selection, staff scheduling, performance management and coaching functions.
•Monitor and approve bi-weekly time sheets, keep record of overtime, absences and vacation.
•Assist in the operation of the Planning and Development department as a member of the department’s leadership team.
•Lead team in providing customer service, assistance and guidance to contractors, developers, professionals, and homeowners (property owners) through all stages of the development process.
•Provide accurate advice to staff and municipal officials on development and safety code issues.
Development services – Development & Subdivision
•Prepare recommendations and coordinates department correspondence, memos, and reports with respect to development proposals, significant events, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) meetings, Municipal Government Board (MGB) hearings, complex letters of compliance, Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.
•Draft regulations and definitions for Land Use Bylaw.
•Monitor plans such as the Land Use Bylaw and Beaumont Urban Design Guidelines for ongoing implementation, amendments, and statistical information
•Address issues pertaining to the Land Use Bylaw and takes required action to ensure the Land Use Bylaw is enforced; investigate complaints pertaining to planning and development; research and review issues of non-conformance with the Land Use Bylaw and discuss appropriate course of action with the Director of Planning and Development and act as required.
•Designated as Development Authority in accordance with S. 640(6) of the Municipal Government Act.
Coordinate and collaborate with other municipal departments regarding land development initiatives.
•Evaluate and coordinate changes to permitting software system.
•Participate in the review and revision of processes, as necessary, to increase service level quality, to comply with legislation, best practices, and to protect the municipality’s interests.
•Ensure compliance with the City’s Land Use Bylaw, MGA, and other plans and policies and related regulations as necessary.
•Responsible for monthly reporting on the service areas KPIs and service delivery timelines.
•Oversee the City’s development compliance program to ensure on-going management of Land Use Bylaw enforcement.
•Review and comment on statutory and non-statutory planning applications, redistricting applications from a development services perspective.
•Oversee the monitoring of legislation and conduct research on best practices and industry standards affecting community development and provide advice and recommendation on strategies to department and senior leadership.
•Work with developers and interest groups in the preparation of Land Development Applications, including new Neighbourhood Structure Plans and amendments to existing statutory and non-statutory guiding plans.
•Oversee the preparation of recommendations to the Subdivision Authority regarding subdivision applications and provide planning assistance to the Subdivision Authority.
•Liaise with the public and developers for new developments and provide/promote municipal planning goals and objectives to landowners and applicants.
•Oversee the subdivision and development processes, including endorsement and development agreements.
Financial
•Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets for service area.
•Approve revenue and expenditures within budget in accordance with administrative policies.
•Ensure fees and levies are collected and coded to correct GL.
•Annually review and recommend changes to department fees & charges.
•Review and approve monthly reconciliation of Accredited Agency invoices and credits.
•Contract management.
Building Services
•Oversee all building files to ensure they are kept up to date with permits and inspection reports for electrical, plumbing, gas and building, noting any deficiencies that require verification by the builder/owner.
•Ensure developments are inspected for compliance and take action as necessary (i.e., Stop Orders, Acting on Securities).
•Issue Orders, letters for non-compliance, with assistance from legal counsel.
•Ensure compliance with Quality Management Plan to retain municipality’s accreditation. Oversee building, electrical, plumbing and gas compliance monitoring and yearly audits with Safety Codes Council.
•Monitor and project manage contracted agencies with respect to building, electrical, plumbing and gas permit issuance and inspections.
•Prepare Request for Proposals for contracted services in Safety Codes.
•Develop policies and business practices for development and Safety Codes
Facilitation & Engagement
•Attend and present at Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, including public hearings.
•Represent Beaumont at the Municipal Government Board, as required.
•Lead meetings with developers and builders.
•Facilitate planning and development workshops and open houses.
General
• Understand and adhere to the policies, principles, and practices of OH&S legislation and the City’s requirements.
•Participate in workplace safety initiatives.
•Participate in formal and informal worksite safety inspections and audits.
•Responsible for using confidential information appropriately and maintaining the confidentiality and security of all information related to the municipality.
•Work closely with the Planning and Development department leadership team to contribute to and implement the Department’s Operational Plan.
•Maintain professional affiliations and pursue professional learning and training opportunities.
•Acts for the Director of Planning and Development when delegated.
•Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
•Bachelor’s Degree in Planning / Urban Design / Geography / Environment or another relevant professional field required.
•Professional Membership with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (Registered Professional Planner – RPP) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners – MCIP) is required.
•An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
•A minimum of 5 years of relevant planning experience is required and 3 years of supervisory and leadership experience.
•International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) certificate or equivalent is preferred.
•Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
Knowledge and Skills
•Extensive understanding of municipal planning and safety codes in Alberta including provincial acts and regulations with an emphasis on subdivision processes, land use policy development and planning and approvals.
•Understanding of municipal and planning law.
•Experience and practical knowledge of computer software (ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Cityworks, Avanti and Bluebeam)
•Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with a range of stakeholders and the ability to adopt a customer/client-oriented approach.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all types of individuals.
•Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and mediation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
•Well-developed research, analytical, and strategic skills.
•Able to work in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment with minimal supervision.
Confidentiality
In compliance and consistent with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA"), HumanEdge shall respect the privacy and confidentiality of all personal information provided directly or indirectly verbally, electronically or in print throughout the process of candidate engagement in our search assignments.
To apply send resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Misty Wilson, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.humanedgeglobal.com
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Planning and Development, the Manager of Development Services administers the City’s Land Use Bylaw, the Beaumont Urban Design Guidelines, and related regulations under the Municipal Government Act, and oversees special projects and land use planning related studies in order to coordinate the orderly development of land while achieving the City’s land use planning principles and objectives. This position is also responsible for overseeing the Safety Codes permit issuance and inspection process through monitoring the Safety Codes permit system for compliance with the City’s Uniform Quality Management Plan.
As a Development Authority, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of the Beaumont’s land-use and aesthetic vision, which requires communication, policy and regulation creation, negotiation, and guidance across municipal departments, with municipal staff, and external stakeholders. Development application decisions made by this position are for time sensitive, multi-million-dollar projects, which require professional resilience and political savvy.
The position oversees a team of thirteen (13) planning and safety codes professionals, including three direct reports:
•Team Lead, Safety Codes
•Senior Planner
•Administrative Lead
Roles and Responsibilities
Supervisory and Leadership
•Provide management, supervision, and leadership to assigned positions within the Planning and Development Department, including recruitment, selection, staff scheduling, performance management and coaching functions.
•Monitor and approve bi-weekly time sheets, keep record of overtime, absences and vacation.
•Assist in the operation of the Planning and Development department as a member of the department’s leadership team.
•Lead team in providing customer service, assistance and guidance to contractors, developers, professionals, and homeowners (property owners) through all stages of the development process.
•Provide accurate advice to staff and municipal officials on development and safety code issues.
Development services – Development & Subdivision
•Prepare recommendations and coordinates department correspondence, memos, and reports with respect to development proposals, significant events, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) meetings, Municipal Government Board (MGB) hearings, complex letters of compliance, Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.
•Draft regulations and definitions for Land Use Bylaw.
•Monitor plans such as the Land Use Bylaw and Beaumont Urban Design Guidelines for ongoing implementation, amendments, and statistical information
•Address issues pertaining to the Land Use Bylaw and takes required action to ensure the Land Use Bylaw is enforced; investigate complaints pertaining to planning and development; research and review issues of non-conformance with the Land Use Bylaw and discuss appropriate course of action with the Director of Planning and Development and act as required.
•Designated as Development Authority in accordance with S. 640(6) of the Municipal Government Act.
Coordinate and collaborate with other municipal departments regarding land development initiatives.
•Evaluate and coordinate changes to permitting software system.
•Participate in the review and revision of processes, as necessary, to increase service level quality, to comply with legislation, best practices, and to protect the municipality’s interests.
•Ensure compliance with the City’s Land Use Bylaw, MGA, and other plans and policies and related regulations as necessary.
•Responsible for monthly reporting on the service areas KPIs and service delivery timelines.
•Oversee the City’s development compliance program to ensure on-going management of Land Use Bylaw enforcement.
•Review and comment on statutory and non-statutory planning applications, redistricting applications from a development services perspective.
•Oversee the monitoring of legislation and conduct research on best practices and industry standards affecting community development and provide advice and recommendation on strategies to department and senior leadership.
•Work with developers and interest groups in the preparation of Land Development Applications, including new Neighbourhood Structure Plans and amendments to existing statutory and non-statutory guiding plans.
•Oversee the preparation of recommendations to the Subdivision Authority regarding subdivision applications and provide planning assistance to the Subdivision Authority.
•Liaise with the public and developers for new developments and provide/promote municipal planning goals and objectives to landowners and applicants.
•Oversee the subdivision and development processes, including endorsement and development agreements.
Financial
•Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets for service area.
•Approve revenue and expenditures within budget in accordance with administrative policies.
•Ensure fees and levies are collected and coded to correct GL.
•Annually review and recommend changes to department fees & charges.
•Review and approve monthly reconciliation of Accredited Agency invoices and credits.
•Contract management.
Building Services
•Oversee all building files to ensure they are kept up to date with permits and inspection reports for electrical, plumbing, gas and building, noting any deficiencies that require verification by the builder/owner.
•Ensure developments are inspected for compliance and take action as necessary (i.e., Stop Orders, Acting on Securities).
•Issue Orders, letters for non-compliance, with assistance from legal counsel.
•Ensure compliance with Quality Management Plan to retain municipality’s accreditation. Oversee building, electrical, plumbing and gas compliance monitoring and yearly audits with Safety Codes Council.
•Monitor and project manage contracted agencies with respect to building, electrical, plumbing and gas permit issuance and inspections.
•Prepare Request for Proposals for contracted services in Safety Codes.
•Develop policies and business practices for development and Safety Codes
Facilitation & Engagement
•Attend and present at Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, including public hearings.
•Represent Beaumont at the Municipal Government Board, as required.
•Lead meetings with developers and builders.
•Facilitate planning and development workshops and open houses.
General
• Understand and adhere to the policies, principles, and practices of OH&S legislation and the City’s requirements.
•Participate in workplace safety initiatives.
•Participate in formal and informal worksite safety inspections and audits.
•Responsible for using confidential information appropriately and maintaining the confidentiality and security of all information related to the municipality.
•Work closely with the Planning and Development department leadership team to contribute to and implement the Department’s Operational Plan.
•Maintain professional affiliations and pursue professional learning and training opportunities.
•Acts for the Director of Planning and Development when delegated.
•Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
•Bachelor’s Degree in Planning / Urban Design / Geography / Environment or another relevant professional field required.
•Professional Membership with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (Registered Professional Planner – RPP) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners – MCIP) is required.
•An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
•A minimum of 5 years of relevant planning experience is required and 3 years of supervisory and leadership experience.
•International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) certificate or equivalent is preferred.
•Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
Knowledge and Skills
•Extensive understanding of municipal planning and safety codes in Alberta including provincial acts and regulations with an emphasis on subdivision processes, land use policy development and planning and approvals.
•Understanding of municipal and planning law.
•Experience and practical knowledge of computer software (ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Cityworks, Avanti and Bluebeam)
•Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with a range of stakeholders and the ability to adopt a customer/client-oriented approach.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all types of individuals.
•Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and mediation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
•Well-developed research, analytical, and strategic skills.
•Able to work in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment with minimal supervision.
Confidentiality
In compliance and consistent with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA"), HumanEdge shall respect the privacy and confidentiality of all personal information provided directly or indirectly verbally, electronically or in print throughout the process of candidate engagement in our search assignments.
To apply send resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Misty Wilson, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.humanedgeglobal.com
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