Winnipeg is situated at the crossroads of Canadian culture, history, international tourism and trade, right in the heart of North America. More than ever, with new Council collaboration under the leadership of Mayor Brian Bowman, Winnipeg is ready to engage the nation, celebrate its strong diversity, and proudly move this fast-growing city of over 700,000 forward.

As an international trade corridor of the continent, Winnipeg is set to surpass its position as the third-fastest growing economy of all major Canadian cities. Through a balanced and sustainable approach, and by applying the guiding principles for long-term growth laid out in OurWinnipeg, the city’s master plan, Winnipeg and the surrounding region are set to reach a population of one million strong within the next 20 years.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Planning, Property and Development will lead the provision of integrated municipal planning, property and development services to promote the growth, development and renewal of the City of Winnipeg.

As a proven strategist, you will utilize your operational planning and leadership skills to effectively manage an annual department budget of $134.2 million dollars and over 550 staff in the delivery of programs and services in key public service areas such as: business development, urban planning and land use, real estate administration for all City owned properties, regulation of construction codes and standards, municipal cemeteries, parks and open space planning, housing policy, civic building management, and riverbank management.

You are skilled in building partnerships and will use your passion for innovation to engage your department in creating change and maximizing systems and operational efficiencies to ensure responsive, dynamic service provision to the general public and other City Departments.

You are an experienced leader with business and financial acuity among your key strengths. Your track record of accomplishments in leading major contemporary business and planning projects are definite assets. You possess a university degree in Business or Public Administration, Urban Planning, Engineering or related discipline (Master’s level preferred) combined with progressive senior leadership experience, preferably in a municipal or broader public-sector environment. Your insight into current social, political and economic trends related to planning and municipal government will allow you to effectively lead the Department.