Advisor, Capital & Development Finance

<strong>Job Opening Number: </strong>107039<br><br><strong>Job Requisition Number:</strong> 180<br><br><strong>Number of Positions:</strong> 1<br><br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Union<br><br><strong>Department:</strong> CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES<br><br><strong>Division:</strong> Finance<br><br><strong>Salary Range<br><br></strong><em>1st Step</em> $85631.00 per annum<br><br><em>2nd Step:</em> $90144.60 per annum<br><br><em>Job Rate:</em> $94876.60 per annum<br><br><strong>Job Grade:</strong> 010<br><br><strong>Job Status and Duration:</strong> Full Time (FT), Regular (R), vacancy<br><br><strong>Hours of Work:</strong> 35 Hour work week<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> City Hall<br><br><strong>Posting Date:</strong> 02/26/2026<br><br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 03/11/2026<br><br><strong>Notice to Internal Applicants:</strong> To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.<br><br>External and internal applicants are now being considered.<br><br><strong>Area Of Responsibilities<br><br></strong>Reporting to the Manager, Capital and Development Finance, this position provides expert analysis, research, and policy support related to the City’s Development Charges (DC) framework. Key responsibilities include contributing to the preparation of the City’s DC By-law(s), reviewing and drafting development agreements and financial policies, supporting DC revenue collection processes, managing DC relief and complaint submissions, and ensuring compliance with governing legislation, municipal policies, and strategic priorities.<br><br>This role plays a critical part in shaping financial policy and frameworks that guide the City’s response to provincial legislation and support sustainable funding for growth-related infrastructure.<br><br><ul><li>Development Charge Background Studies and DC By-law</li><li>Responsible for coordination of the Background Study / DC By-law(s) consultation process, with internal staff, DC Advisory Committee and stakeholders</li><li>Analysis and policy input into the preparation of DC By-law(s), including background related studies</li><li>Maintains strict confidentiality on the information gathered while preparing DC background study</li><li>Trusted to represent the function in sensitive discussions required for these studies</li><li>Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and policy objectives</li><li>Providing necessary coaching and mentoring to various stakeholders involved in the preparation of DC background study</li><li>DC Act, Policies and Other Legislative Changes</li><li>Perform necessary due diligence, provide feedback and prepare briefing notes on any proposed legislative changes to DC Act including ERO submissions</li><li>Advise leadership on proposed responses to changes in Provincial legislation related to growth management</li><li>Conduct assessments and support engagements that help consolidate the City's objection/positions on any legislative changes</li><li>Advise leadership on development finance policy related matters</li><li>Participate in municipal working groups for discussion on any legislative changes</li><li>Exercises discretion and sound judgment while meeting various stakeholders</li><li>Research and analyze financial legislation and policy frameworks</li><li>Conduct scenario analyses and financial modelling to evaluate funding needs, revenue sources, and implications of development applications or policy changes.</li><li>Coordinate growth related matters with regional municipalities, including legal agreements, financial analysis, and intergovernmental communication.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, policy papers, briefing notes and/or presentations to senior management and/or Committees of Council, providing comprehensive analysis and actionable recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with external partners (e.g., upper-tier municipalities, provincial ministries) to conduct research and policy studies, exchange information, and address complex or contentious issues, while interpreting legislation and providing informed advice.</li><li>DC By-Law Administration</li></ul><ul><li></li><ul><li>Provide expertise on development charges related queries including support to internal working group and engagement with the development community</li><li>Advice on the preparation and administration of various development charges collection related agreements in accordance with the DC Act</li><li>Perform necessary due diligence and respond to queries from developers for, DC By-law, development agreements and legislative changes</li><li>Administers the DC By-law(s), ensuring consistent interpretation and implementation across planning applications, collections, and related agreements Lead internal updates to workflows and procedures in response to legislative or policy changes.</li><li>DC Revenue Collection</li></ul></ul> <br><br><li></li><ul><li>Support the Capital and Development finance for the administration the collection and financial aspects of development charges</li><li>Provide day-to-day guidance to team members for DC related concerns</li><li>Ensuring compliance with the Development Charges Act and the City’s by-law in all aspects of DC collections</li><li>Special Programs and Strategic Projects</li><li>Monitor and report on municipal finance trends, regulatory changes, and innovative practices across the sector to inform City policy.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, scope of work for strategic transformation and revenue assurance programs</li><li>Interfaces with leadership on confidential matters / mandates</li><li>Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, reporting on key performance indicators</li><li>Assess and provide strategic advice on the challenges and opportunities for finance division</li><li>Participate in cross functional teams and committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned<br><br></li></ul><strong>Education<br><br></strong>SELECTION CRITERIA:<br><br><ul><li>University degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline with emphasis in development finance or planning<br><br></li></ul><strong>Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years’ experience in public policy or municipal finance.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Other Skills And Assets<br><br></strong><ul><li>Strong understanding of development charge processes and development review planning process (including development agreements)</li><li>Knowledge of Development Charges Act and related legislation (i.e. Bill 23, Bill 108, Affordable Housing Bulletins)</li><li>Demonstrated experience in preparation of related policies and procedures</li><li>Experience interpreting financial legislation and developing financial models.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write policy reports and deliver presentations.</li><li>Proven ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills<br><br></li></ul>Additional Information<br><br><strong>Interview: </strong> Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.<br><br><ul><li>Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.<br><br></li></ul>Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.<br><br>As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.<br><br>If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the <strong>apply now</strong> button by <strong>(03/11/2026) </strong>and complete the attached questionnaire.<br><br>We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.<br><br>As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.<br><br>The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.<br><br>If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility office by submitting a new Alternate Format Request.

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