Senior Housing Planner

3 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver - CA Full time
Main Purpose and Function

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Senior Housing Planner to lead a team of professional planners in implementing projects related to securing affordable housing through planning and development processes. This is a senior professional position that involves providing strong leadership, project management, and team-building skills to support the implementation of the City's new Housing Vancouver strategy over the next 10 years.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and coordination in securing affordable housing through planning and development processes.
  • Implement City-wide inclusionary housing policies, such as the Sustainable Large Development Rezoning Policy, and recently adopted community plan areas.
  • Apply guidelines through the development process to enable moderate income rental housing projects throughout the city.
  • Contribute to the development of rezoning policies and district schedules to advance the City's affordable housing goals and targets.
  • Lead complex negotiations with private sector applicants to secure on-site affordable housing.
  • Employ analytical techniques to develop effective housing projects.
  • Build relationships with non-profit/co-op partners to renew and redevelop their land and buildings.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to develop partnerships that will effectively implement housing projects.
  • Provide liaison with the public, community groups, and senior government representatives.
  • Prepare and present Affordable Housing Project reports and recommendations to senior staff and City Council.
  • Supervise a staff team by developing individual work plans and performance objectives.
Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • University graduation at the Masters level in planning or a related discipline.
  • Thorough professional related experience at a responsible level, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Knowledge of current housing and land use policies of the City of Vancouver and other levels of government.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to lead a team of professional planners implementing projects using strong coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of social, economic, political, technological, demographic, and environmental trends related to housing context in Vancouver and Metro area.
  • An in-depth knowledge of the factors affecting housing supply and demand.
  • Considerable knowledge of project management philosophies and practices.
  • Highly developed methodological, analytical, creative, and conceptual skills.
  • Ability to develop, review, and monitor financial and project analysis instruments.
  • Ability to develop and implement policy in a multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Proven ability to develop and present evidence-based recommendations to senior staff, governing bodies, and stakeholders.

The City of Vancouver is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Vancouver residents, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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