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Description

The Director of Planning and Development will play a key role in the growth and development of the City of Weyburn while ensuring the creation of a thriving, inclusive, attractive, vibrant and sustainable community. This position reports directly to the City Manager.

The Director of Planning and Development will be responsible for:
-Acts as the liason to internal and external stakeholders and provides direction for the development and facilitation of strategies and initiatives on all matters relevant to the City of Weyburn's development, land use, building and housing policies and activities;
-Oversees and directs the development and implementation of comprehensive land use plans, tax incentive policies, and programs to encourage housing and land use development;
-Initiates strategic and business planning processes, action plans, accountability frameworks, and performance reporting systems for the department. This includes identifying needs in the planning area and determines and implements standards and best practices;
-Ensuring proper legislative procedures are followed in reviewing development applications, zoning amendments, amendments to the statutory planning framework, subdivision applications and appeals;
-Advises and consults with Council on matters of public and corporate policy/strategy;
-Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge and Specific Training:
-Post secondary degree in Planning (or related field) recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners.
-Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
-Knowledge of current standards, policies, procedures, legislation, and trends affecting municipal planning and land use.
-Knowledge of the functions, principles, policies and governance structure of municipal government.
-Minimum five years experience.

The City of Weyburn offers a competitive salary, benefit package and a rewarding and supportive work environment.