Competition Number: MAPA.25.26.0099

Posted Date: ApriI 17, 2025

Closing Date: April 30, 2025

Employment Type: 1 Temporary

Division: Local Governance and Land Use Planning Department: Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs Position Group: Management

Location: St. John’s

Salary: $76,523.00-$99,480.00 per annum {HL-22), 35 hours per week

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

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Reporting to the Director of Local Governance and Land Use Planning, this position is accountable for the management of professional planning in urban development/redevelopment, development control, municipal and regional planning studies and land use management planning. This position is also responsible for managing the operations of the Appeal Process. This position supervises the operation of the Planning Unit including the Appeal Officer; manages and reports on all planning activities of the Division including municipal plan reviews and amendments; assist the Director in management of the Division by advising staff on interpretation of legislation and regulations; answers queries from the public, municipal councils, and other departments and organizations on various aspects of the Division’s work and the application of planning legislation; and prioritizes work of the land use planning section. This position assists the Director by preparing documents, including briefing notes, presentations, cabinet submissions and other reports based on sound planning principles for consideration. This position represents the Department on various inter­ departmental committees.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of degree in Land Use Planning {equivalencies may be considered)
2. Registered Member in the Canadian Institute of Planners {MCIP) {asset)
3. Experience supervising and leading staff
4. Extensive experience in urban and rural planning
5. Experience in policy development and analysis (asset)
6. Experience in land use planning in Newfoundland and Labrador (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of urban and rural planning
2. Knowledge of provincial planning operations
3. Knowledge of policy development and analysis (asset)
4. Knowledge of land use planning in Newfoundland and Labrador (asset)
5. Ability to effectively exchange information
6. Ability to supervise and lead staff
7. Ability to think critically
8. Relationship Building

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

Proof of registration with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) (if a current or eligible member)

Information for Applications

For more information about this opportunity please call: Lori Evoy at (709) 729-6528

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values diversity in the work place and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Disability related accommodations and alternate formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca. 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required merit criteria.
• Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required criteria will be screened-out.
• All applications must contain accurate contact information. including current mailing address. email address and phone number.

1. Knowledge of urban and rural planning
2. Knowledge of provincial planning operations
3. Knowledge of policy development and analysis (asset)
4. Knowledge of related acts and legislation (asset)
5. Knowledge of land use planning in Newfoundland and Labrador (asset)
6. Proficiency with Google Earth
7. Ability to effectively exchange information
8. Ability to work independently
9. Ability to think critically
10. Ability to manage time and tasks
11. Relationship building

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Proof of accredited degree or equivalent.
2. Proof of Cl P membership status or eligibility

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Overnight travel (occasional)

Information for Applications

For more information about this opportunity please call: Lori Evoy at (709) 729-6528

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values diversity in the work place and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Disability related accommodations and alternate formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca.709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required merit criteria.
• Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required criteria will be screened-out.
• All applications must contain accurate contact information, including current mailing address, email address and phone number.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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