Career Opportunity
PASS 316 - Manager of Planning and Accommodation
Posted July 30, 2025
Internal/External
Date of Appointment: September 2025
Reporting to: Associate Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer
Description:
Reporting to the Associate Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer, the Manager of Planning and Accommodation is responsible for strategic direction and leadership in the management of the Board’s planning needs including: leading long-term planning initiatives, managing student accommodation strategies and supporting capital project planning to ensure optimal use of school facilities across the Board. The Manager is also responsible for the Board’s admissions and assessment function. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Board’s Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP).
• Prepare enrolment projections in accordance with Ministry requirements, appropriate guidelines and standards, and Board needs using demographic, housing, and other relevant data.
• Use planning software to assist with school level class organization.
• Monitor and analyze trends in population growth, urban development, and student mobility.
• Capital Planning & Project Support
• Prepare business cases and capital funding submissions to the Ministry of Education.
• Collaborate with Facilities Services and Finance on capital project planning and implementation.
• Support site acquisition and school construction planning in coordination with municipal partners.
• Boundary and Accommodation Reviews
• Plan and manage school boundary reviews, school consolidations, and pupil accommodation reviews (PARs).
• Facilitate public consultation processes, including community meetings and trustee presentations.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for senior administration and the Board of Trustees.
• Data Management & GIS
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and visualization of planning data using GIS and other tools.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Education Capital Information System (ECIS)
• Maintain accurate records of school capacities, utilization rates, and facility inventories.
• Develop and maintain mapping products to support planning and decision-making.
• Internal/External Engagement & Collaboration
• Liaise with municipal planning departments, developers, and community partners.
• Represent the Board on inter-agency planning committees and working groups.
• Provide planning expertise and advice to senior leadership, school administrators, and trustees.
• Policy & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with the Education Act, Planning Act, and Ministry of Education guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of Board policies and procedures related to planning and accommodation.
• Responsible for the renewal/updating of the Board’s Education Development by-law Charge as required.
• Monitor legislative and policy changes affecting school board planning.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as required/assigned.

Minimum requirements, Qualifications & Experience:

• A university degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography or a related field.
• Registered Professional Planner (Ontario) designation and/ or working towards designation preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in planning, preferably in a school board, municipal government, or public sector environment.
• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience using ECIS considered an asset.
• Familiarity with enrolment projection models, land use planning tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and public presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of initiative, independence, and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Location: Father Kennedy Catholic Education Centre
90 Mulberry Street, Hamilton, ON
Salary: PASS Job Category 10 - Salary $111,352-$139,034
Last date for consideration: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.
Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include three (3) Professional References; a Catholic Pastoral Reference is preferred. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.
Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board’s Mission which is:
“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:

• value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from

under- represented communities;

• value applicants’ additional experiences, lived experience, skills,

backgrounds and perspectives

• collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario’s Anti - Racism Data Standards.

Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identity as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.
The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Board’s Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP).
• Prepare enrolment projections in accordance with Ministry requirements, appropriate guidelines and standards, and Board needs using demographic, housing, and other relevant data.
• Use planning software to assist with school level class organization.
• Monitor and analyze trends in population growth, urban development, and student mobility.
• Capital Planning & Project Support
• Prepare business cases and capital funding submissions to the Ministry of Education.
• Collaborate with Facilities Services and Finance on capital project planning and implementation.
• Support site acquisition and school construction planning in coordination with municipal partners.
• Boundary and Accommodation Reviews
• Plan and manage school boundary reviews, school consolidations, and pupil accommodation reviews (PARs).
• Facilitate public consultation processes, including community meetings and trustee presentations.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for senior administration and the Board of Trustees.
• Data Management & GIS
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and visualization of planning data using GIS and other tools.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Education Capital Information System (ECIS)
• Maintain accurate records of school capacities, utilization rates, and facility inventories.
• Develop and maintain mapping products to support planning and decision-making.
• Internal/External Engagement & Collaboration
• Liaise with municipal planning departments, developers, and community partners.
• Represent the Board on inter-agency planning committees and working groups.
• Provide planning expertise and advice to senior leadership, school administrators, and trustees.
• Policy & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with the Education Act, Planning Act, and Ministry of Education guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of Board policies and procedures related to planning and accommodation.
• Responsible for the renewal/updating of the Board’s Education Development by-law Charge as required.
• Monitor legislative and policy changes affecting school board planning.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as required/assigned