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Supervisor of Resource Planning

Project ID: 10244

Location Brantford, ON, Cambridge, ON, Guelph, ON, Kitchener, ON, Waterloo, ON
Description Kitchener Executive Consultants has partnered with the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) to support the recruit and hire of a Supervisor of Resource Planning to replace the retired incumbent. The Supervisor will lead a team of Resource Planners responsible for specific municipalities and regions within the Grand River watershed coordinating analyses, reviews, and responses to planning applications.

Our ideal candidate comes to the GRCA with a solid career in Planning and the abilities to plan, organize & lead Planning programs, and liaise effectively internally with Engineering & externally with Municipal Planners, Contractors, Consulting Engineers, Developers, & the general public. The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects through a team of Planners, offering advice when appropriate and stepping in when challenges escalate. At the same time, the Supervisor will personally manage projects of significant size & scope or sensitivity. Needless to say, outstanding communications skills are required to be effective in this role.

In return, the GRCA offers its stability of 70 years managing the largest inland river system in Southern Ontario and the camaraderie of like-minded professionals committed to protecting natural heritage.
Requirements

Degree/Diploma

Bachelors Degree

Major

Geography, Environmental Science, Planning

Designation/Accreditation