Planner - Tenant Assistance

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada The Corporation of The City of Victoria Full time

**Job Description**:
**Competition #23/109**

**Internal/External Posting**

**Closing date: May 16, 2023**

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**Planner - Tenant Assistance (Continuous)**

**Sustainable Planning and Community Development Department**

**POSITION FUNCTION**

Perform planning functions related to development and implementation of the City’s housing strategies, with a strong focus on tenant considerations.

**KEY DUTIES**

Provide advice and recommendations to senior staff and Council on housing and tenant policies, programs and initiatives, as well as related planning considerations. Collect, analyze and interpret information in the development and implementation of the City’s housing policies and programs, with an initial focus on the Tenant Assistance Policy and program.

Administer the City’s Rental Property Standards of Maintenance Bylaw including program updates, liaising with provincial agencies, handling tenant inquires and providing advice.

Implement and support Victoria Housing Strategy actions with tenant considerations.

Research rental housing and tenant issues and trends to inform policy, planning and program development; interpret related bylaws and policies; prepare statistics for annual reports.

Organize public engagement events; facilitate small group discussions at workshops, open houses and public meetings; make presentations.

Liaise with Council advisory committees, social service agencies, community organizations, neighbourhood associations and other levels of government; respond to enquiries from the public, outside agencies and other departments by providing information on City policies, initiatives and processes.

Coordinate, assign and review the work of consultants as required.

Perform related duties where qualified.

**INDEPENDENCE**

Work is generated by Council priorities, operational plans and assigned by supervisor, project managers or senior members of project teams. Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor, including major policy briefs, work program objectives and schedules.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

**Physical Effort**:
Normal

**Mental Effort**:
Short periods of intense concentration while preparing reports and recommendations. (often)

Meet multiple deadlines. (often)

**Visual/Auditory Effort**:
Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (often)

**Work Environment**:
Office.

May be required to work irregular hours. (occasional)

**KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

Organize and prioritize work.

Conduct research; interpret policies, legislation and regulations.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing; compose and present proposals, policies, and recommendations.

Knowledge of federal and provincial housing legislation affecting tenants including the Residential Tenancy Act, Local Government Act and related municipal policies and regulations.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external organizations or agencies, advisory committee members, developers, landlords, tenants, members of the public and City staff.

Working level operation of current word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification**:
University Undergraduate degree in urban planning accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners (4 years)

Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License.

**Experience**:
4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**OTHER**:
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

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**Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 hour work week**

**$54.02 per hour, Pay Grade 17**

**Job Code #4427**

**This is a CUPE Local 50 Position**

At the City of Victoria, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.



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