Posting Status: Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
Duration: 2 year contract
Closing Date: Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on January 30, 2023.
We offer:
A hybrid work schedule
An optional defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
Contract employee benefits package
A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things
Midtown Oakville is designated as the Town’s Urban Growth Centre and is being planned to be an urban community with a minimum population of over 20,000 people and jobs; where people are able to live, work, and play in walkable, mixed use neighbourhoods, connected to the rest of Oakville by pedestrian, cycling, transit and street networks. Midtown is a key location within the town, centred around Metrolinx’s busiest GO Station hub, second only to Union Station.
Reporting to the Commissioner, Community Development, the Director, Midtown Oakville Program will provide professional advice to the town’s senior administration and Town Council for the long term implementation of the planning policy and engineering initiatives relating to the Midtown Oakville program. The Director, Midtown Oakville Program will be responsible for leading a consulting team in the co-ordination, implementation and development of Midtown Oakville.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As the Director, Midtown Oakville Program you will:
Provide leadership to a consulting team focused on implementing the planning, design and engineering direction to realize the build-out of Midtown Oakville
Supervise and co-ordinate the assignment and priority of work ensuring appropriate delivery, performance evaluation, fiscal responsibility and that community needs are achieved
Co-ordinate the efficient management of various projects associated with implementing Midtown Oakville such as environmental assessments, planning studies, urban design guidelines, parks design guidelines, etc.
Provide project management services related to strategic projects in Midtown Oakville
Provide administration expertise relating to project contracts, and co-ordination of consulting services
Facilitate public meetings, focus groups, and citizen engagement activities related to community visioning, special studies and document development
Liaise, co-ordinate and consult with other levels of government including Provincial Ministries, Metrolinx, Halton Region and Conservation Halton, and other external stakeholders including the development industry
Coordinate inter-departmental, multi-disciplinary technical staff team and internal review and projects in the Midtown area
Undertake work based on the direction of the town’s Midtown Steering Committee
Lead and co-ordinate the preparation of reports to Town Council
Assist in the development of the annual budget for Midtown Oakville, including monitoring the status of business plan objectives and budgets on an on-going basis.
Oversee the preparation of terms of reference and hiring of consultants, if needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
How do I qualify?
You have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with specialization in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or related discipline. Your formal education is augmented by at least ten years of progressively responsible positions that have resulted in outstanding leadership complemented by a highly developed understanding of municipal government and service delivery. Full PMP certification is an asset, as is membership in a professional organisation such as OPPI or PEO, and/or related professional designations.
In addition, your experience includes:
Demonstrated proficiency in the review and interpretation of architectural, site, landscape, public realm, and streetscape plans;
Proven ability to lead, coach, motivate, influence and build productive relationships;
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information
Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately;
Customer service oriented and models service delivery excellence
Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose;
Solicits and listens to ideas and concerns of staff and other stakeholders;
Manages relationships between stakeholders;
Can maneuver through complex political situations effectively;
Effective issues management;
Mobilizes staff and stakeholders to achieve goals;
Identifies and communicates priorities, milestones, timelines, performance measures, and clear accountabilities;
Maintains sound judgment and evidence-based decision-making in demanding or stressful situations, responds decisively and quickly to emerging opportunities or risks.
Core Knowledge Required for Success: You are an experienced leader with a comprehensive knowledge of:
Current and future practices, trends, technology and information related to urban planning in Ontario.
Acts, regulations and directives that apply to planning in Ontario including but not limited to the Planning Act, Municipal Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Development Charges Act.
Government decision-making processes.
Analytical, facilitation and negotiation techniques.
Planning methodologies and how to facilitate successful outcomes.
How to communicate and engage others, deliver quality customer service, and with a demonstrated ability to manage community engagement.
How to build relationships that inspire trust and optimism in Oakville’s future.
Leading and inspiring innovation and the adoption of best practices
In addition, your experience demonstrates the following director leadership competencies:
Strategic Thinking – innovating through analysis and ideas; thinking critically
Management Excellence – delivering results through action management, people management and financial management
Accountability and Respect – serving with integrity and respect
Click on the Competency Profile to view the competencies for the Director level.
Corporate Values: Teamwork, accountability, dedication, honesty, innovation and respect
DATED: January 16, 2023
The successful candidate will be required to submit proof of full vaccination in accordance with the town’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedure. Accommodation requests for new hires that are unable to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, must be made in writing to the Human Resources department.
This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
