Working together to enhance the quality of life for all residents Sustainability, Inclusivity, Innovation, Accountability, Excellence, Bilingualism MANAGER, LONG-RANGE POLICY PLANNING Planning and Development - Job # P1232 Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, the Manager of Long-Range Policy Planning is responsible for leading the activities and work plan associated with the Long-Range Policy Planning division including supervising staff and consultants providing planning services to city. Key areas of focus include the review, update, preparation and implementation of the Municipal Plan, Secondary Municipal Plans, Urban Growth Strategy, Development Charge By-laws, Zoning By-law, and planning for Heritage Conservation. Other responsibilities consist of undertaking research, background studies, policy, and program work in a number of Strategic Plan priority areas such as affordable housing, climate change adaptation and mitigation, urban design standards, sustainable development, downtown improvement plans and incentive programs and work related to implementing the Action Plan for Streamlining Development Approvals. Applicants must submit their application through an online system that can be found at . Moncton is a vibrant and culturally rich community. It is the first officially bilingual city in Canada, as well as one of the best places in Canada to do business. Moncton is also known as the economic, sports, tourism and entertainment hub of Atlantic Canada. High School graduate or GED equivalency. Must have a graduate or undergraduate degree in planning from a recognized professional planning school and be a full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) or Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners (FCIP) in good standing. Minimum of seven (7) years land use planning experience with increasing responsibilities. Experience working with municipal councils, planning authorities, senior management, public, development industry, and the media. Experience in facilitating and providing support to planning and heritage related committees. Demonstrated experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and interpreting data, identifying and evaluating alternatives and formulating conclusions and recommendations. LANGUAGE: ~ English Essential. The ability to communicate in French is an asset, but not a requirement. Comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation and ability to perform legislative planning functions associated with the Community Planning Act. Knowledgeable on other pertinent sections of the Local Government Act and Heritage Conservation Act. Strong theoretical and practical understanding of community planning principles, best practice approaches, methods and procedures is demonstrated. Demonstrated experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and interpreting data, identifying and evaluating alternatives and formulating conclusions and recommendations. Awareness and understanding of current planning and development issues are demonstrated. Understanding of Planning and Development departmental policies, priorities, processes, and procedures are demonstrated. Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management. Highly organized and have excellent time management skills Ability to manage and work on several high-priority projects or issues simultaneously. Ability to work with tight timelines, manage projects effectively, and meet firm deadlines. Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex planning and development concerns and issues. Good presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills and experience liaising with elected officials, legal staff, the public, provincial and federal government departments, and other outside agencies in a professional manner. Ability to manage and conduct in-person and virtual public participation activities, meetings, and hearings. Extensive computer skills and knowledge of municipal databases, word processing, Windows applications and e-mail. Example: Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word/Power Point. Reports to Director of Planning and Development. Directly supervises three (3) permanent staff and (as needed) project-based consultants. Requires courtesy and diplomacy for exchanging information through calls from the general public, members of Council, Administration, business and development industry, media, heads of agencies, commissions, and local or national organizations. Requires behavioural characteristics that reflect the best interest of the corporation and the community at large. Will be responsible for the supervision of the Long-Range Policy Planning division staff and for overall project management of the city's Long Range Policy Planning projects and Work Plan. Also requires initiative or ingenuity to resolve frequent minor problems in situations not always covered by established practices, procedures, or policies. Normal working hours shall prevail, under agreeable working conditions in an office environment. This position will be required to work beyond the normal workday to attend regular public Council meetings, Planning Advisory Committee, and other committee meetings; as well to prepare reports in a timely manner to meet specific deadlines, deliver public presentations, facilitate public hearings and public consultation on municipal planning matters. Required to respond professionally to upset public, in person, on the phone, and at public meetings. Frequently required to attend evening meetings and make public presentations. Original job Manager/ Long-range Policy Planning posted on GrabJobs .