Manager, Land Portfolio (Economic Development & Housing)

Leads a cross-divisional team in collaboration with Community Services Division/Housing Division to develop and implement Council’s affordable housing investment strategy. Manages a portfolio of Region owned lands and uses funding to invest in and ready sites to maximize returns and further strategic goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of economic development considerations, detailed planning processes, development standards and practices, and strategic land development, normally acquired through a degree in a related field (e.g., business administration, economic development, planning), plus progressively responsible related experience.
• Knowledge and skills of urban design criteria and best practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, and legislation associated with planning, municipal land disposition processes, appraisal and land transfer processes.
• Knowledge of financial modelling approaches to support the development of proformas and business plans. Ability to conduct cost/benefit and return on investment analyses.
• Research, analytical, organizational, problem solving, and continuous improvement skills to classify and organize work; select and coordinate staff to achieve goals; analyze and assess program compliance with policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and legislation; develop program plans, procedures, policies, and frameworks; analyze data and make property recommendations; and take a broad view of issues, events, and activities and their long term impacts/implications.
• Leadership, human relations, communication, negotiation, and political acuity to manage, develop, motivate, and support staff; develop agreements with area municipalities and other stakeholders; conduct presentations and promote concepts and programs to government committees and the media; provide advice and recommendations on controversial and complex initiatives/projects; build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders; respond to media inquiries; and participate as an effective team member.
• Ability to read and interpret legislation, reports, publications, journals, and research papers. Ability to write, compile, and summarize data and research; prepare technical/administrative reports, articles, policies, procedures, correspondence, specifications and standards.
• Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office and program related databases.
• Must provide an acceptable Police Information Check (Level 2) for bondability.
• Ability to travel within and outside Waterloo Region.
• Ability to adjust schedule to attend evening/weekend meetings and respond to issues.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

Please apply online, by the closing date Aug 05, 2021 quoting competition number 2021-1867.