THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON
\nSENIOR POLICY AND HOUSING PLANNER
\nPERMANENT FULL TIME (1 VACANCY, 35 HOURS PER WEEK)<\/p>\n
Join the Township of Centre Wellington where you can make a meaningful impact in a thriving, innovative, and welcoming community. As the largest municipality in Wellington County, Centre Wellington combines the charm of rural living with the vibrancy of urban life, offering an exceptional quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Our organization values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Here, you\u2019ll be part of a dynamic team delivering services, driving creative initiatives, and shaping a future where everyone feels connected and supported. Discover your opportunity to grow, lead, and belong at Centre Wellington.<\/p>\n
Reporting to the Manager of Planning Services, the Senior Policy and Housing Planner provides professional planning expertise for a full range of complex planning projects, research, and analysis within the Planning Division of the Planning and Development Department, with a strong focus on housing. The Senior Policy and Housing Planner will be responsible for the preparation and implementation of a Housing Action Plan and related projects or programs designed to increase the supply of housing in accordance with the Township\u2019s Housing Needs Assessment.<\/p>\n
The Senior Policy and Housing Planner will be responsible for monitoring provincial and upper-tier planning policy direction, developing responses and strategic initiatives, and implementing key objectives from Council and the corporate business plan. This includes the preparation and\/or updating of the Township\u2019s Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Design Guidelines, Development Standards, and Community Improvement Plans. This position will provide planning policy recommendations, advice, and guidance to staff, elected officials, consultants, development proponents, stakeholders, and the general public to inform future growth.<\/p>\n
Main Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Planning Policy Projects<\/strong> Planning Policy Review, Research and Development<\/strong> Presentations and Communication Functions<\/strong> Other Duties<\/strong> Minimum Qualifications and Requirements<\/strong> Work Location:<\/strong> Township of Centre Wellington Municipal Office (1 MacDonald Square, Elora)<\/p>\n Annual Salary:<\/strong> $95,412 – $107,325 (2026 salary range)<\/p>\n How to Apply: Interested applicants are requested to submit a single document that includes their resume (required) and optional cover letter in MS Word or PDF format by email to careers@centrewellington.ca<\/strong> by March 1, at 11:59 p.m. Please quote job posting \u20182026-16\u2019 in the subject line.<\/p>\n The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of current and valid certificate(s) and\/or educational qualifications. We thank all those that apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.<\/p>\n Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection. The Township of Centre Wellington is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact us at hr@centrewellington.ca<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1366,"featured_media":42180,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Elora, ON","_application":"careers@centrewellington.ca","_company_name":"Township of Centre Wellington","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.centrewellington.ca\/township-services\/employment-opportunities\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"$95,412 - $107,325","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"YEAR"},"job-categories":[249],"job-types":[258],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-42179","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job-type-temps-plein"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/42179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=42179"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=42179"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=42179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Manages and coordinates comprehensive planning policy-related projects, including preparation and\/or updating of official plans, secondary plans, zoning by-laws, community planning permit systems, design guidelines and development standards. Some projects may be ongoing or periodic over the long term, while others may require daily management for a specified period.
\n\u2022 Leads the preparation and ongoing management of a Housing Action Plan based on the Township\u2019s Housing Needs Assessment, including establishing measurables and reporting back on the status of the project at key milestones.
\n\u2022 Researches and monitors funding opportunities for housing-related initiatives and coordinates the completion of grant applications, including reporting and monitoring.
\n\u2022 Prepares and manages requests for proposals (RFPs), terms of reference and scoping documents for planning studies and projects, outlining the expected project scope, goals and objectives, schedule and deliverables.
\n\u2022 Participates in the selection of and manages consultants\/consulting teams retained by the Township to complete specific planning studies within an approved budget, with approval\/guidance from the Managing Director of Planning and Development and the Manager of Planning Services
\n\u2022 Supports the Planning Division in the development, coordination, and\/or
\n\u2022 preparation of long-range plans, policies and special studies to guide future growth in alignment with the Township’s goals, strategic plan and business plan objectives.
\n\u2022 Monitors project schedules and budgets, and reports to management accordingly.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Researches best practices to develop the Housing Action Plan for the Township, including the development of appropriate definitions and targets.
\n\u2022 Acquires data related to planning initiatives and provides timely and accurate analysis to help planning and decision-making.
\n\u2022 Identifies and coordinates grant and funding opportunities to accelerate the provision of housing, including attainable and affordable housing.
\n\u2022 Keeps up-to-date on current and evolving planning policy framework at the provincial and upper-tier levels, including general planning, growth, environment, agriculture, heritage, among other policy topics relevant to the Township.
\n\u2022 Undertakes research and specific planning studies related to the development of new policies, initiatives, and\/or standards, as directed by Council or senior management.
\n\u2022 Supports planning staff by providing information related to housing initiatives, growth objectives and requirements for long-range land-use plans, policy and master planning studies such as the Official Plan Review, Zoning By-law Review, Community Planning Permit System, etc.
\n\u2022 Conducts other planning research and analysis, as needed, to support the Planning Division\u2019s functions and relays information to appropriate staff as required.
\n\u2022 Reviews, understands and critically analyzes new or pending legislation and regulatory guidelines and prepares comments for review by the Manager of Planning Services and\/or the Managing Director.
\n\u2022 Conducts research and jurisdictional scans on emerging and relevant policy areas.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Uses collaboration and facilitation skills to work with senior management, staff, and key community stakeholders on strategies and implementation approaches in the delivery of affordable and attainable housing.
\n\u2022 Prepares and delivers presentations and provides guidance on planning policy projects, municipal growth issues, demographics projections, statistical analysis, long-range land use planning, new or pending legislation and regulatory guidelines, development charges, housing, environmental, heritage and other initiatives and planning matters.
\n\u2022 Reports to Council on key performance indicators for planning projects, specifically housing supply initiatives through the Housing Action Plan.
\n\u2022 Provides expert planning testimony before administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Land Tribunal on behalf of the Township.
\n\u2022 Represents the Planning and Development Department at meetings with community groups, citizens, elected officials, other Township Departments and external authorities and agencies to make presentations, provide input and information respecting planning matters.
\n\u2022 Provides advice and recommendations to Council, appointed committees, and\/or advisory bodies, including reports and presentations.
\n\u2022 Participates in local, regional and provincial planning with working groups, community and partnership involvement.
\n\u2022 Researches best practices in other communities and writes reports to summarize and\/or synthesize research findings to provide recommendations to staff and Council.
\n\u2022 Responds to inquiries from the public, media, internal and external stakeholders and Council regarding Township planning projects.
\n\u2022 Assists in the preparation of communication pieces, including press releases, emails, information pamphlets and PowerPoint presentations.
\n\u2022 Attends public meetings as needed.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Assists the Planning Division in the preparation of the Division Operating and Capital Budgets, as well as approve, monitors, and reconciles accounts payable and accounts receivable related to housing programs or projects.
\n\u2022 Participates in continuous professional development opportunities by attending conferences, training
\nsessions, webinars, and critically reviewing and analyzing journals and publications as budget permits. \u2022 As assigned by the Managing Director or Manager of Planning Services.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Degree in Urban and\/or Regional Planning from a recognized University or College of Applied Arts and Technology.
\n\u2022 Full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and\/or Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).
\n\u2022 At least 5 years of directly related policy planning and project management experience.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative and consultative project management approach.
\n\u2022 Collaboration with internal staff and external consultants on policy projects and initiatives, particularly on housing policy initiatives and strategies.
\n\u2022 Critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation skills with the ability to interpret complex legal and planning documents and policies.
\n\u2022 Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with elected officials, the public, municipal staff, regulatory agencies, developers, and others.
\n\u2022 Effective problem solving, project management, co-ordination and organization skills.
\n\u2022 Ability to prepare and make public presentations and to effectively chair meetings.
\n\u2022 Sensitivity to matters of public interest, political context, including facilitation and negotiation skills in resolving concerns and issues.
\n\u2022 Strong research skills in a municipal setting, specifically planning matters.
\n\u2022 Excellent knowledge and experience with provincial planning policies, the Ontario Planning Act, Municipal Act, and development approvals processes.
\n\u2022 A high level of mental effort and concentration is required for extended periods. Must be able to handle large groups of people in public meetings with dignity, tact and diplomacy.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated creativity and adaptability in complicated and difficult situations and in managing demands from stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Expected to perform assigned tasks independently with minimum supervision. The margin of error is slight and could jeopardize the detailed planning process. The scope of the position and skill requirements enable the employee to make operational judgments about the quality, quantity, and timeliness of work assignments.
\n\u2022 Work is subject to statutory and policy deadlines. Effective time management is critical. Work is subject to interruptions from people who require information and assistance, so the ability to multitask and prioritize is essential.
\n\u2022 Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with staff across the organization, developers, consultants, and the public.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
\n\u2022 Must possess a valid Class \u201cG\u201d Driver\u2019s License and maintain a clean driver\u2019s abstract.<\/p>\n