Planner 1, Development Applications

2 months ago


Richmond, British Columbia, Canada City of Richmond Full time


The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our vision
to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.

People l Excellence l Leadership l Team l Innovation
Imagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.Planner 1, Development Applications


Overview
Join the City of Richmond's Development team as a Planner 1 and be at the forefront of urban innovation and transformation. In this exciting role in the Development Applications Department, you will assist in several activities related to current planning and development applications review. Reporting to the Program Manager, Development this professional planning position requires the incumbent to possess a robust knowledge of planning issues and the ability to apply professional principles and theory to various municipal planning projects. The position is primarily responsible for reviewing land development applications including rezoning, development variance permit and development permit applications.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Analyse complex community planning issues and proposals to achieve creative solutions.Prepare community planning policies.Prepare community planning bylaws (i.e. Official Community Plan (OCP), zoning amendment bylaws) and associated conditions.Review development applications (i.e. Rezoning, Development Permit, Development Variance Permits) and prepare detailed reports for Committee and Council's consideration.Work with senior planning staff to provide urban design guidance (i.e. when reviewing development applications).Provide research and data management.Liaise with City advisory committees, community groups, developers, professionals (i.e. architects, consultants), general public and external agencies.Present and respond to questions at Council meetings, Planning Committee meetings, Development Permit Panel meetings, Advisory Design Panel meetings, and other meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of community planning practices, principles, techniques, methods and procedures in a municipal setting.Ability to perform professional community planning work under general supervision.Ability to provide community planning services.Ability to coordinate and manage the interests of various City Departments.Ability to communicate professionally (i.e. writing planning reports and speaking to the general public).Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and professionals and to transmit clearly the principles and requirements of sound planning and development.Ability to produce quality work in terms of the quality of information, option, analysis, recommendations, customer service, communication, team building and workload management.Ability to manage multiple work deadlines.Skill in using computer software such as Amanda, Adobe, MS Office suite including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.Ability to use REDMS or a similar records document management system.
Qualifications & Experience:A Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with professional designation and a total of over 1 year of professional planning experience, preferably in a municipal environment, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.You are eligible for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), Planning Institute of BC, or the Architectural Institute of BC.A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia for the purposes of conducting site visits on an as needed basis.
Working Conditions:
This work is performed primarily in an office environment. The incumbent will have to balance multiple tasks simultaneously amidst changing priorities and demands, filtering out distractions and working effectively with applicants who are under pressure.

The City of Richmond offers a competitive pay and benefits program, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision "to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada," please submit your application by following the instructions below:

The City of Richmond uses an applicant tracking system for candidates wishing to view and apply for available career opportunities. For further information regarding position details and to apply, please visit our website at

We are accepting applications until August 16, 2024.

The City of Richmond is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity objectives and invites applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest. No telephone inquiries please.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.



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