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RM of Corman Park Seeks Manager, Development Services
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for collaboration and relationship building with various internal/external partners and stakeholders at local and provincial levels to establish positive relationships to support the R.M.’s development and growth initiatives. Represents the Development Services Department of the R.M. on regional planning (P4G) committees.
- Responsible for leadership and guidance for the development services division staff to work with application proponents to proactively identify/clarify issues; make recommendations and negotiate plan changes and/or conditions of development and maintain a leadership role in resolving competing interests.
- Responsible for identifying risks and conflict in the application process and the communication required to maintain a responsive, client-focused process that enables division staff to process quality submissions and timely approvals process while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Responsible for expert advice and forward-looking guidance to a variety of stakeholders, including elected officials, committees and internal departments.
- Management of the Development Services Division includes but not limited to:
- Focus on achieving departmental goals in alignment with organizational objectives and Council’s strategic direction.
- Effectively manage workload and files to bring to timely completion in alignment with service delivery and client-relationship expectations.
- Address planning issues and facilitate project approvals with a solutions-based approach to finding ways to enable development in the R.M.
- Review and recommend development application procedures to make improvements to process and find process efficiencies.
- Responsible for leading and overseeing the development of staff reports, briefing materials, presentations, and making recommendations to senior leadership and committees to support decision-making on complex and potentially politically sensitive topics.
- Oversee and coordinate the circulation of applications and receipt of circulation comments, from the public, and comments and conditions of approval from other departments and outside agencies.
- Facilitate public outreach and communication regarding development services initiatives. Attends evening meetings and public consultations as required, and provides expert advice support and guidance to Planning staff - particularly when dealing with contentious issues.
- Managing day-to-day performance and overseeing development services staffing requests.
- Undertakes other assigned duties and projects as required, including Acting Director of Planning and Development in the Director’s absence.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the built environment or public leadership. Preferred disciplines include:
- Planning & Design: Regional and Urban Planning
- Technical & Infrastructure: Civil Engineering or a related Applied Science.
- Administration & Strategy: Public Administration (MPA) or Business Administration (MBA)
- The hiring committee recognizes that leadership talent comes from diverse career paths. An equivalent combination of a degree in a non-related field combined with extensive, high-level leadership experience in land development, municipal operations, or complex regulatory environments will be considered.
- A minimum of 7 to 10 years of professional experience, including at least 3 to 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity leading multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in a local government setting, and/or in regional frameworks is considered an asset.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborative, long-term relationships with diverse groups, including developers, residents, partner agencies, and internal departments.
- Advanced ability to de-escalate complex situations and address community concerns regarding development impacts in a respectful and inclusive manner.
Assets/Certifications:
- RPP/PMP/P.Eng. eligibility is considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (required).
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@rmcormanpark.ca. The position will remain posted until February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm.
Position Information:
• Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
• Hours of Work: 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Location: 111 Pinehouse, Saskatoon Saskatchewan
• Wage Range: $97,863 - $116,854; salary will be commensurate with experience and education
• Benefits: Competitive vacation entitlement, extended health and dental benefits, an employer-matched pension plan.
Eligibility Statement:
By applying for this position, you confirm that you are either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or possess a valid Canadian work visa. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered for this role.
Expires: March 3, 2026
