Job Description

**CITY OF COLWOOD**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**TITLE: PLANNER II; CLIMATE ACTION AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION**

**DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY PLANNING**

**POSITION TYPE: FULL‐TIME UNION POSITION**

**PAY GRADE: PAY GRADE 16**

**LAST UPDATED: DECEMBER 2022 (Under Review)**

**NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK**

Reporting to the Director of Community Planning, the Planner II is responsible for the coordination of
policy development and implementation of activities to address various Official Community Plan priorities
including climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainability, and enhancement of the social well‐
being of the City. This position will oversee projects involving climate action land use policies and planning,
green building research and implementation, and corporate sustainability initiatives. This position is also
responsible for grant administration including surveillance for new grant opportunities, making grant
departments, with other levels of government, First Nations, community‐based organizations, social
agencies, businesses, and residents. The Planner may also be called upon to support Development
Services operations by assisting with land use planning and development processes.

**TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Manage projects related to policy development and the creation of new initiatives.

Support the Director of Community Planning in the implementation of climate change mitigation and
adaptation strategies and actions.

Assist City departments in work related to the assessment of potential climate impacts associated
with various City decisions.

Support the administration and implementation, including program development and review, of the
Official Community Plan.

Provide informational and administrative support to various City committees and initiatives such as
the Colwood Economic Prosperity Roundtable Program.

Compile, maintain, and analyze City data sets including metrics associated with greenhouse gas
emissions, energy usage, sustainability, grants, economic prosperity, and program implementation.

Draft staff reports and presentations to City management, committees, and Council.

funding opportunities for projects intended to address climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Assist the Finance Department with the meeting of post‐award grant requirements.

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- Support the Communications Department in the production of various informational products and

promotions associated with the City’s initiatives.

When required, support Development Services Department operations including the following:
Process and prepare reports, recommendations and documentation for a variety of land‐use and

development variance permits, temporary use permits, business licenses and tree permits.

Respond to development inquiries from the public and developers regarding interpreting
status updates and other general planning related questions.

Reviews building permit plans for conformance with planning and land‐use policy and
regulations.

Other work required to support the day‐to‐day Development Service operations when
necessary.

Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards as set out
in all applicable provincial and municipal regulations, policies, and by‐laws.

The above generally describes the responsibilities involved with the position however is not intended
to be an exhaustive list; the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

**MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**

Completion of Post‐secondary college/university degree in Planning, Geography Environmental
Science, Resource Management, or other related degree program.

Five (5) years experience in program development and implementation preferably within local
government.

Training and/or experience in land use planning work preferably within local government.

Experience in grant administration and project management within a local government, or equivalent
relevant training and/or experience.

Eligibility for Membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners and Planning Institute of British
Columbia is considered an asset.

Post‐secondary training in project management, climate change mitigation and adaptation is
considered an asset.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

Ability to function efficiently with little direction to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with volunteers, municipal officials, and other employees, to meet and successfully serve
the public on a continuing basis.

Knowledge of planning practices and municipal bylaws applicable to the work performed.

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- Excellent project management skills including the ability to effectively control project timelines and

project resources/budgets.

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of matters as required.

Ability to work well und