Halifax Executive Director for Urban Planning
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette
Full-time
Other-General
Location
halifax, halifax county, Canada
Posted
July 16, 2026
Job Description
Become the pivotal Executive Director of Planning and Development in Halifax Regional Municipality, guiding strategic urban growth and community-building efforts. Implement innovative planning solutions and foster collaborative partnerships.
This influential role demands extensive experience in municipal planning and a strong command of legislative and governance frameworks. You will play a crucial role in aligning growth objectives and infrastructure capacity while ensuring quality of service and community engagement across diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
• Guide HRM’s strategic planning initiatives and community programs
• Ensure high-quality development services in competitive environments
• Spearhead modernization efforts in planning systems
• Lead diverse teams while promoting inclusion and resilience
• Build alliances with federal, provincial, and community partners
Requirements:
• Deep municipal planning experience in a leadership capacity<...
This influential role demands extensive experience in municipal planning and a strong command of legislative and governance frameworks. You will play a crucial role in aligning growth objectives and infrastructure capacity while ensuring quality of service and community engagement across diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
• Guide HRM’s strategic planning initiatives and community programs
• Ensure high-quality development services in competitive environments
• Spearhead modernization efforts in planning systems
• Lead diverse teams while promoting inclusion and resilience
• Build alliances with federal, provincial, and community partners
Requirements:
• Deep municipal planning experience in a leadership capacity<...