Job Description

Position Type:
Contract (Full Time) (Fixed Term)
Closing Date:
July 25, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$204,413.00 - $255,516.00
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work
35 hours per week
Contract
18 months
Division
Development & Growth Management
Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall - 426 Brant Street, Burlington, ON. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective January 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position Overview
As a member of the City of Burlington's executive leadership team, the Commissioner, Development and Growth Management is a true visionary responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of the following departments: Community Planning, Building, By-Law Compliance, and Burlington Lands Partnerships. This position actively participates and is accountable for setting the strategic direction and business objectives of these departments by championing continuous improvements and driving performance in alignment with regulatory and legislative requirements.
Responsibilities
The Commissioner, Development and Growth Management will be responsible to:Lead the City's achievement of the provincial housing targets. Cultivate an environment of high-quality service delivery and active collaboration with other City departments. Develop strong partnerships with the Region, other levels of government, and various other internal/external stakeholders. Actively participate in the development and execution of the City's strategic plan. Provide strategic leadership and direction to Community Planning, Building, By-Law Compliance, and Burlington Lands Partnerships. Foster a high performing, customer-centric, inclusive culture that encourages innovation and collaboration through consistent modelling, feedback, and recognition. Support staff and teams through change and continuous improvement activities that create efficiencies and optimize results and value to the community. Lead transformation initiatives, including working with the CTO and CIO to deploy AI and other digital tools to enhance service delivery and optimize processes. Foster a culture of customer centric service delivery and continuous improvement. Provide expert advice and recommendations via reports and presentations to Committee and Council.

Requirements
The Commissioner, Development and Growth Management must exhibit strong leadership and strategic thinking to guide various departments and initiatives. Collaboration, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for fostering effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. This role demands a customer-centric approach, the ability to inspire high-performing teams, alongside adaptability and change management abilities to support continuous improvement. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are necessary for providing expert advice, report writing, and making sound recommendations. Extensive knowledge in applicable legislation, planning, real estate, and economic development.
You also have the following qualifications:University Degree in Business, Public Administration, and Planning, or a related area and a minimum of 5-10 years of experience leading planning/development or similar departments. Registered Professional Planner designation would be considered an asset.

Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.