Urban Design Planner

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

About the Role

The City of Vancouver is seeking a highly skilled Urban Design Planner to join our Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing expert advice on urban design and development planning matters related to the physical design and development of Vancouver's public and private realm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the City-Wide Development Guide project and other urban design policy initiatives, including analysis and redrafting of existing built form guidelines, standards and bulletins.
  • Manage and coordinate the design development and approval process for development proposals requiring urban design or built form analysis, including evaluation and communication of advice and recommendations related to the City's urban design policies and objectives.
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team environment dealing with highly complex and controversial urban design and development planning matters, and undertake process improvements such as systems refinement and communications refinement.

Requirements

  • University graduate degree in Planning or related university degree with experience similar to the duties required, preferably supplemented by supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.
  • Considerable knowledge of urban design, architecture and landscape architecture design, as well as several of the following as they relate to planning: urban design, social sciences, law, economics, development practices and municipal finance.
  • Strong skills in communicating urban design concepts graphically both digitally and by hand, and strong verbal, written and presentation skills.

About the City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of its employees. We are committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through our online portal. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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