{"id":45557,"date":"2026-05-08T15:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=45557"},"modified":"2026-05-12T08:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:20:20","slug":"polocorp-inc-kitchener-ontario-full-time-director-of-planning","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/job\/polocorp-inc-kitchener-ontario-full-time-director-of-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lede\"><strong>Director of Planning<\/strong><br \/>\nPolocorp Inc.<br \/>\nKitchener, Ontario<br \/>\nFull-Time Position<\/p>\n<p>Salary $130,000 \u2013 $145,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Company Profile<\/strong><br \/>\nPolocorp is an integrated land development company focused on building communities. For over 40 years, Polocorp has been part of the Kitchener-Waterloo community. As a family-built company, we understand how the urban form can impact a community. Polocorp is committed to creating thoughtful, lasting communities for people and their families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Overview<\/strong><br \/>\nPolocorp is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and design-minded Director of Planning to lead the company\u2019s planning division and support the continued growth of our integrated land development business.<\/p>\n<p>Reporting directly to the Co-CEOs, the Director of Planning will oversee a multidisciplinary team of planners, designers, and technical staff while serving as a key thought leader across the organization. This individual will play a central role in shaping planning strategy, guiding complex development projects, mentoring emerging professionals, and fostering collaboration between departments including development, construction, marketing, sales, and finance.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate is both visionary and practical \u2014 someone who can lead high-level planning initiatives while remaining engaged in project execution, stakeholder relationships, municipal coordination, business development, and team leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leadership &amp; Team Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, mentor, and support a progressive team of planners, designers, and technical staff;<\/li>\n<li>Foster a collaborative, creative, and accountable team culture;<\/li>\n<li>Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members;<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a thought leader within the organization on planning, urban design, and community-building initiatives;<\/li>\n<li>Assist in recruitment, performance management, and team growth planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Planning &amp; Project Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee and manage a broad range of planning and development applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision, Site Plans, and related approvals;<\/li>\n<li>Lead complex development files from due diligence through approvals;<\/li>\n<li>Provide strategic planning advice on land acquisition, development opportunities, and entitlement strategies;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate proficiency in Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) processes, including strategy development, expert coordination, and participation in hearings where required;<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate internal and external consultant teams including architects, urban designers, landscape architects, legal counsel, environmental consultants, and municipal stakeholders;<\/li>\n<li>Review and contribute to planning justification reports, urban design briefs, development concepts, and presentation materials;<\/li>\n<li>Support municipal approvals, public consultation processes, and Council presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Corporate Leadership &amp; Business Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with all departments to align planning objectives with overall business goals;<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, long-term growth planning, and project prioritization;<\/li>\n<li>Actively engage and cultivate new clientele, industry relationships, and business development opportunities;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate strong business development acumen, including identifying and advancing new land and partnership opportunities;<\/li>\n<li>Act as a key liaison with municipalities, agencies, consultants, landowners, and community stakeholders;<\/li>\n<li>Support the advancement of innovative and sustainable planning and urban design practices within the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financial &amp; Strategic Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review, analyze, and provide planning input into development budgets, financial models, and project proformas;<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with finance and development teams to ensure alignment between planning strategy and project financial performance;<\/li>\n<li>Provide strategic insight on risk, timing, and approvals impacts on project viability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree or graduate degree in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Urban Design,<\/li>\n<li>Registered Professional Planners Accreditation (RPP) required and membership in Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) preferred;<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsible planning experience, preferably within land development or consulting;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience leading planning approvals and multidisciplinary project teams;<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of Ontario planning legislation, municipal approval processes, and development frameworks;<\/li>\n<li>Proven leadership, mentorship, business development, and relationship management abilities;<\/li>\n<li>Class \u201cG\u201d driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills &amp; Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills;<\/li>\n<li>Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic thinking abilities;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities;<\/li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across teams, clients, municipalities, and stakeholders;<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Ontario Land Tribunal processes and planning appeals;<\/li>\n<li>Experience reviewing development proformas and financial feasibility considered a strong asset;<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;<\/li>\n<li>Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, SketchUp, or related design\/planning software considered an asset;<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of urban design principles and community-building practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Polocorp<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunity to shape meaningful communities across Southwestern Ontario;<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment;<\/li>\n<li>Direct involvement with senior leadership and strategic company initiatives;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to mentor and influence the next generation of planning professionals;<\/li>\n<li>Long-term growth opportunity within an established and respected organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested candidates are invited to apply by providing a cover letter and resume in PDF format in confidence to hr@polocorpinc.com.<\/p>\n<p>We thank all those who are interested in the position and submit and application, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":45558,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Kitchener, ON","_application":"nicole@polocorpinc.com","_company_name":"Polocorp Inc.","_company_website":"https:\/\/polocorpinc.com\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[252],"job-types":[258],"job_listing_tag":[228],"class_list":{"0":"post-45557","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_tag-in-office","8":"job-type-temps-plein"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/45557","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\/76"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=45557"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=45557"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=45557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}