Salvatore Aiello
Summary
Comprehensive experience in the municipal Planning field with over 30 years of service. Demonstrated leadership, ability to deal with stressful situations, address conflicting priorities and resolve complex planning and staffing issues while effectively operating within a complex municipal environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Development - Zoning
City Of Richmond Hill
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Established a new Development Section consisting of professional Planning, Research and Urban Design professionals to develop a Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
- Supervision of 8 professional and administrative staff.
- Retained team of multi-disciplinary planning professionals to assist in development of a Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
- Review and approval of Council and Committee staff reports.
- Attendance at Council and Committee Meetings.
- Provision of support to other Development Section in review of zoning related issues. This includes individual development applications and wider Secondary Plans.
- Attendance at OMB Hearings.
- Secretary Treasurer - Committee of Adjustment.
- Supervised two administrative staff under the Secretary Treasurer.
- Prepared staff reports for each Committee Meeting.
- Attended each Committee of Adjustment Meeting in support of Members and for administrative functions.
- Provided support to customers making applications to the Committee of Adjustment.
- Executed all appropriated documents associated with duties of Secretary Treasurer.
- Provision of support and advice to the Director of Planning, Commissioner and Executive Leadership Team related to complex planning matters.
Manager of Development - Subdivision
Town Of Richmond Hill
01.2009 - 05.2016
- Supervision of 10 professional Planners and support staff.
- Review of full range of development applications and related implementing documents.
- Chair of Development Section, supervision of junior planning staff, Town staff from other divisions and consultant teams.
- Implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan requirements with respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments.
- Supervised the expansion of the Towns urban boundaries through the development of Secondary Plans.
- Supervised drafting of Terms of Reference for MESP's, implementing Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-laws for each Secondary Plan Area.
- Supervised teams of multi-disciplinary professional Planning, Engineering, Transportation, Urban Design and Cultural Heritage experts associated with individual Secondary Plan Area.
- Preparation and/or presentation of staff reports to Committees and Council.
- Provision of support and advice to the Director of Development Planning and Commissioner with respect to complex planning matters.
- Mentored and supported professional staff in development of individual skill sets.
Senior Planner
Town Of Richmond Hill
06.1993 - 05.2009
- Processing of full range of major development applications.
- Provided information and assistance to general public inquiries.
- Preparation of implementing documents including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision/Condominium, Site Plan Applications and Minor Variance and Consent applications.
- Preparation and presentation of staff reports to Committees and Council.
- Leading special projects research associated with Sanitary Sewer Capacity restraints.
- Representation of the Town before the OMB.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON04.1988
Skills
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Coaching, motivation and Mentoring
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Thinking
- Implementation of Corporate Strategic Goals
- Change Management
Certification
Retired Member CIP
Retired Member OPPI
Timeline
Manager of Development - Zoning
City Of Richmond Hill
05.2016 - 12.2019
Manager of Development - Subdivision
Town Of Richmond Hill
01.2009 - 05.2016
Senior Planner
Town Of Richmond Hill
06.1993 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning
Ryerson University
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