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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - General Manager of Planning and Community Services
Posted on October 17, 2024 by Employer details Westlock County
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Westlock CountyGeneral Manager of Planning and Community ServicesJob Status:Permanent Department:Office of the CAOReports To:Chief Administrative OfficerPosition SummaryThe General Manager of Planning and Community Services is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Planning and Development, Economic Development and Community Services Departments to support the County?s commitment to excellence in municipal government. The General Manager will lead and provide strategic direction to reporting departments, ensuring programs, service delivery and evaluations are completed to meet service levels and ensure operational effectiveness. The General Manager is responsible for long-range community planning, economic growth, and major contract management. The General Manager is also responsible for the overall land use planning and development activities in the County, ensuring strategic direction is aligned with organizational goals. The incumbent participates directly in the preparation of operational and capital budgets and is responsible for the hiring and managing of staff within reporting departments.Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the CAO, the duties and responsibilities of the General Manager of Planning and Community Services include, but are not limited to, the following:Prepare and implement short- and long-term goals and objectives to ensure bylaws, policies and practices within the department are consistent with Westlock County?s Strategic Plan Develops and manages department operating and capital budgets and long-range plans supporting goals and objectives of Council and CAO Maximizes efficiency and service delivery Provides senior leadership to reporting departments assigned to the General Manager of Planning and Community Services Responsible for recruitment, training and overall management of relevant personnel, departments, and consultants Ensures standards, policies and bylaws are developed, monitored for compliance and accuracy, and recommends additions or changes to CAOPlanning & DevelopmentAdvisor to the Municipal Planning Commission, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Council, CAO and other inter-agencies and authorities delegated by CAO as pertaining to matters of subdivision & development Represent the County, corresponding with agencies, governments, developers, and other interested parties where required Lead projects including evaluation, negotiation, creation, amendment, and implementation of key planning documents such as statutory plans, Land Use Bylaw, outline plans, design briefs, and development agreements. Steering of planning and land use studies for the County and joint planning studies with neighboring municipalities Coordinate special planning studies, research projects and investigations as required Responsible for making comment regarding intermunicipal planning referrals Responsible for administering and providing recommendations to Council regarding road closure applications, public land sales and municipal reserve allocation and disposals Preparation of annual operating and capital budgets and responsibility to remain within the budget parameters throughout the year Ensure municipality is aware of and in compliance with current legislative and related changes affecting land use and municipal planningEconomic DevelopmentSets Economic Development goals and objectives, based on Council?s strategic direction Establishes policies and programs adopted by Council and/or the CAO are transmitted to Economic Development employee(s) Directs policy implementation and ensures resource availability Updates professional knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participates in educational opportunities, maintains current on professional publications, maintains personal networks, and participates in professional organizations Leads change that maximizes desired results and outcomes for Westlock County Cultivates effective relationships and net- LocationWestlock, AB
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #98816
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