Program Manager, Urban Design

4 weeks ago


Richmond, Canada City of Richmond BC Full time

**Program Manager, Urban Design**:
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. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. 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”, then please apply.

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

- Manage the research and data analytics function of the Policy Planning Department.
- Provide professional planning expertise on complex urban design and architectural issues, in addition to land use, housing, and heritage matters, preparing reports and bylaws in a responsive manner.
- Prepare and implement development permit guidelines and associated urban design policies/requirements.
- Coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal/external professional and community stakeholders.
- Investigate and resolve problems related to policy development and urban design, including responding to any inquiries or complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
- Completion of Special Projects as needed to effectively carry out the functions of the Policy Planning Department, including preparation and administration of regulations, policies and strategic work initiatives.
- Managing, leading and coaching of professional planning staff and administrative support staff. Responsible for hire, discipline and termination decisions.
- Responsible for providing technical guidance on complex planning and policy development including procedural requirements, legislative requirements, Council priorities, and long-range planning objectives.
- Act for the Director, Policy Planning in their absence, including attendance at Public Hearings, Council meetings and Committee meetings.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Skill and ability to manage internal and external contacts with courtesy, tact and discretion in providing planning advice and urban design recommendations.
- Ability to resolve conflict in a timely and professional manner. Ability to research, analyze and communicate specialized and technical planning information to a variety of internal and external customers.
- Excellent communication skills, including high quality written work and drafting public consultation material and presentations.
- Ability to give specialized professional advice to City staff, clients, external stakeholders, committees, and Council.
- Skill and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to use REDMS or a similar Records Management System.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- A Master’s degree in Architecture, with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning or Urban Design).
- Membership or eligibility for membership in the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC). Accreditation in the B.C. Society of Landscape Architects (BSSLA), Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and Planning Institute of B.C. (PIBC) will also be considered.
- Experience in a municipal setting is preferred.

**Additional Information**:

- Employee Group:

- Exempt
- Position Status:

- Regular Full-Time
- Duration of Appointment:

- Salary Range:

- $111,469 - $139,337
- Hours of Work:

- 8:15-5:00pm (compressed work week)
- Application Posted:

- 2/14/23
- External Closing Date:

- 3/7/23
- PCC#:

- 1187


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