Job Board Title:
Oxford County - Director of Community Planning
Post Date
5/17/2024
Expiration Date
6/16/2024
Details:
POSITION: Director of Community Planning (Comp. # 2024-55)
LOCATION: Community Planning, Oxford County Administration Building
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Full-time
REPORTING TO: CAO
UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union
SALARY: $150,423.00 – 188,024.20 annually
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides strategic oversight and guidance in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of programs and services provided by the Oxford County Community Planning department. As a member of the County’s Senior Management Team, the director is also responsible for organizational leadership and broadly supporting all County programs and services while leading their adaptation, as appropriate, to meet community sustainability and service excellence aspirations.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post-secondary education in urban, regional planning or related discipline. Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners. Graduate level education is an asset.
• Demonstrated senior level experience managing resources and services within a professional planning environment, including experience in interpreting general and specific statues related to municipal government, planning and environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver programs, services and outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations related to municipal and program specific operations including, but not limited to, the Municipal Act, the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, the Clean Water Act and the Nutrient Management Act.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a vision and inspire its achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead and empower teams and guide effective project management outcomes.
Comments:
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca
Please include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email.
POSTING DATE: Friday, May 17, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Friday, June 7, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above. Oxford County supports and encourages flexibility in work scheduling and location when possible, practical, and when it does not compromise our ability to deliver exceptional services to our citizens. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice of several flexible work arrangement options to promote work-life balance and greater flexibility for our employees. Please note, this position is eligible for our Flexible Work Arrangement program, including hybrid work.
Employer:
Oxford County
Contact:
Human Resources
Address:
21 Reeve St, Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3
Work Phone:
519-539-9800
Email:
hr@oxfordcounty.ca
Website:
https://www.oxfordcounty.ca/en/your-government/career-opportunities.aspx?_mid_=3943
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