City of Melville Looking for Planning Manager at Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada Full Time

The City of Melville is fortunate to be endowed with many amenities and attributes that make us a desirable community to call home. Melville is an affordable community where home ownership is easy to accomplish, where diversity and culture abound, and where family and values really matter.

Sports and cultural activities play a major role in providing entertainment for residents of all ages. We offer excellent schools – Pre-K to Grade 12, and the Parkland Regional College Main Office is located in Melville, offering varied post-secondary opportunities. Melville is fortunate to have one of the newest hospitals in the province. We are a very inviting and safe community that takes great pride in their homes, properties and community spaces, making our community a clean and attractive place to live.

The Organization

The City of Melville is committed to providing excellent service to residents and supporting the growth and well-being of employees. As a progressive employer, the City of Melville recognizes and supports work-life balance to help employees effectively manage their work and personal lives, enabling our employees to manage variables such as commuting, caregiving, continuing education, or community service.

The City of Melville strives to balance demands and community needs through innovative partnerships with non‐profits, other levels of government, and the development community. As an increasingly diverse and inclusive city, the City of Melville is taking an active and collaborative role in development initiatives and community programs.

The Position

This position is a 35-hour-a-week full-time position. The City of Melville is offering a 4-day workweek option to all employees (currently in a one-year trial program with the organization).

The Location:

The City of Melville is a welcoming and thriving community located 145 km N.E. of Regina. We neighbour the City of Yorkton, which is about 43 Km N.E. We are served by Hwy 10, 15 and 47, and we are also served by Via Rail. The Community has a population of about 4,600 people and a trading area of about 25,000.

Responsibilities

• Issue Development and Building Permits, including overseeing building inspections.
• Implement and oversee all Zoning, Official Community Plan and other Bylaws.
• Land leases and Sales.
• Assist in the preparation of short- and long-range financial budgets.
• Review all business licenses ensuring compliance prior to licenses being issued.
• Work in coordination with the Director of Public Work and Planning to oversee all Planning and Development operations.
• Management of the City’s cemetery, its use and future planning
• Attend and participate in Council meetings, Council committee meetings and other meetings as determined by the Director of Public Works and Planning.
• Coordinate the contractual surveying services for the City of Melville.
• Act as a Development Officer for the City of Melville.
• Ensure subdivision and site development, drawing approvals and construction inspections are coordinated.
• Act as a consultant to Council and its committees as required.
• Ensure compliance with respective provincial legislation, including the Planning and Development Act, Cities Act, etc.

Skills

• Planning, scheduling, and detailed administrative competencies.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and building plans standards; interpret and understand legislative and code requirements.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports for presentation to Council and the Management Team.
• Demonstrated skill in leadership.
• Effective time management skills in order to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal relations and the ability to deal with difficult situations tactfully and diplomatically to ensure consistent application of policies/procedures and bylaws.
• Ability to deliver quality customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other senior staff, elected officials and various stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

Requirements

Required

• Completion of a university degree from a CIP-accredited university planning program or a closely related field.
• Registered or eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and registered or eligible for membership in the Saskatchewan Professional Planning Institute (SPPI)
• Three to five years of previous experience in a municipal government setting
• Must maintain a clear criminal record check and be bondable.

Desired

• Local Government Administration or other related government operation experience.
• Minimum of three years of directly related experience in progressively more responsible positions. Lower experience levels may be considered where an individual possesses relative education and related experience.
• Formal training in computer operations, information systems, project management and general office administration.

Salary & Benefits

• The City of Melville offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Detailed information, such as the position description and organizational chart, will be forwarded upon request.

• We offer a 4-day work week with the opportunity of a hybrid work environment of in-office and remote work.

For a detailed job description, visit http://melville.ca/p/employment-opportunities

How To Apply

Submit a cover letter and detailed resume to:

• Email – Andrew Fahlman, afahlman@melville.ca
• Any request or questions should be directed to Andrew Fahlman, afahlman@melville.ca
• Application deadline: 4:00 pm July 5th, 2023