Planner II

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Main Purpose and Function

This position is in the Special Projects Office in the Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability (PDS) Department.

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks from policy development to implementation across the group’s various area planning processes, major projects and large and unique sites. This may include the preparation of policies for the Central Waterfront area, and playing a key role in the implementation of the NEFC Plan, Broadway Plan, Jericho Lands, East Fraser Lands and Heather Lands policies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to involvement in a wide range of planning tasks, the incumbent :

Prepares and manages work programs. Supervises staff. Manages consultancies and project budgets. Writes reports, including complex Council reports. Presents complex material to staff, the public and City Council. Establishes collaborative working relationships with community organizations, businesses, residents, property owners, developers and other stakeholders. Designs, attends and facilitates community events that could include community forums, workshops and meetings (including weekday evenings and weekends). Analyzes a wide variety of supporting data and information to assist in the recommendation of planning policy, including land use, demographic trends, public benefit needs assessments, economic studies and public surveys. Co-ordinates and implements projects in conjunction with citizen groups, BIA’s and non-profit organisations where necessary. Answers enquiries and corresponds with the public and other departments on matters related to projects, development, by-laws and policies. Reviews rezoning and development permit application proposals. Consults with and advises staff of other departments on matters related to major projects assignments. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A post-secondary degree in Planning recognised by the Canadian Institute of Planners and preferrably a minimum of 2 years professional work in policy planning and project management preferably supplemented by experience supervising and mentoring staff or an equivalent combination of post secondary education and experience. Membership or eligibility for membership in Canadian Institute of Planners is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated understanding of City planning processes. Detailed knowledge and experience of developing and interpreting City planning policies and regulations, including zoning by-laws. Strong project management skills, including being able to perform in a high pressure environment to achieve multiple objectives within defined timelines. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, working independently and collaboratively with teams and the public. A strong cultural awareness of Indigenous and diverse cultural communities. Initiative and independent judgment, tact/diplomacy and professionalism in dealing with a variety of people and situations, and a demonstrated ability to deal with conflict. Experience in developing and implementing a range of community engagement processes to include a broad range of public and stakeholder groups. Ability to clearly communicate complex planning issues through Council reports and presentations. Experience in producing and communicating with visual materials is desirable. Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office, GIS, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department:  Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (1275) 

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