Municipality of Colchester Careers
Manager of Planning Services
Description
Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal. The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: The Manager of Planning Services reports to the Director of Community Development and is responsible for the coordination of planning related services for the Department by providing professional advice on the implementation of planning programs and processes, long range planning initiatives, infrastructure planning, and managing the development and implementation of land use policy and regulations. Working in a team-oriented environment, the Manager of Planning Services oversees a team of planners, development officers, and other staff. Key areas of responsibilities include customer service, land use planning policy and by-laws, special planning projects, strategic planning, personnel management, finance and budgeting, and general administration. The Manager of Planning Services will also assist in developing and implementing organizational objectives, goals and vision of the Community Development department. This is a permanent full-time position.
Salary range: Range 11, $99,699- $118,510
Benefits:
- Group Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D
- Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Fitness and Well-being Incentives
- Remote Work Policy eligible (1-2 days per week)
- Parental Leave Top-Up
Education & experience required:
- Degree in planning from an accredited university program (Master’s considered an asset)
- Full member, or eligibility to become a full member, within three months of hire, of the Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia
- Minimum of three to five years of similar experience at the management level strongly preferred, ideally in a municipal setting
- Experience working with budgets and knowledge of financial practices
- Knowledge of federal and provincial statutes and municipal by-laws related to the development of planning tools, standards, and regulations
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of planning, land-use, physical design, demographic, environmental, and economic concepts, as these are applied in municipal planning
- Basic knowledge of the Municipality’s history and geography considered an asset
- Conditions of employment include a satisfactory criminal record check
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.
Please apply before 4:30pm on September 24, 2026.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted or updated on the status of their application.
To learn more about us, please visit www.colchester.ca.
Compensation
$99,699.00 - $118,510.00 per year