An excellent career opportunity awaits you at the Town of Huntsville. If you want to work in a community that is set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Canada and offers a great quality of life with all the amenities, this is the job for you! Located in Ontario’s cottage country, the Town of Huntsville is the largest community in the District Municipality of Muskoka and in proximity to the west side of Algonquin Park. Within this exciting setting, the Town of Huntsville has a vibrant downtown and offers many cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

As one of the first municipalities to adopt a Community Planning Permit System in Ontario, Huntsville is at the forefront of innovative planning. Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Manager of Planning plays a key leadership role in crafting planning policies, driving major planning initiatives, and overseeing development approvals that will define how Huntsville grows.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing professional planning advice and interpretation on matters related to planning policy documents and projects to council, external agencies, staff, the general public and the development industry, in accordance with the obligations and competencies specified as a professional planner.
• Develop and implement planning strategies that balance growth with environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and community well-being.
• Undertake policy planning studies and special projects such as Official Plan reviews, Community Planning Permit System reviews, Secondary Plans, Community Improvement Plans, Heritage Conservation Plans and other policy matters.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and implementation documents for consideration by Council on policy matters, special projects and other planning matters.
• Lead an exceptional team, mentoring and empowering them to excel while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Plan, organize, direct and control the activities of the Planning Department.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and keep abreast of physical, social and economic conditions, developments and trends in pertinent legislation and by-laws.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive municipal work experience in a management or supervisory role with a University Degree in Planning. Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective business planning skills, computer skills and decision-making ability are required as well as a commitment to maintain positive public relations. Proven skills in working with Council, Committees and external parties are also an asset.

This role works in a general office environment with potential for some remote work, and the hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30. You may be required to work additional hours outside of regular office hours Monday to Friday. The salary range (2026) for this position $112,639.80 to $124,178.60.

The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume, no later than August 14th @ 4:00 p.m. to:

Human Resources Department  
Manager of Planning Competition
Town of Huntsville, 37 Main Street East Huntsville, ON, P1H 1A1
hr@huntsville.ca

We appreciate all applications, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information contained in your resume is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used strictly for employment assessment purposes. The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace.