Regional Planner II / Senior Planner (Housing)

Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Department: Regional Planning & Housing Services
Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T33 $4,475.43 - $5,303.38 bi-weekly
 
Our Regional Planning & Housing Services Department is seeking a Regional Planner II / Senior Planner (Housing) who will use their considerable experience and technical knowledge to help support the fast-paced and innovative work of our Housing Policy and Planning team. The Regional Planner II / Senior Planner (Housing) is responsible for leading major regional housing policy projects and initiatives that support Metro Vancouver’s member jurisdictions, and the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation.
 
You are: passionate about housing issues and seeking to apply your demonstrated skills and experience to lead effective and innovative housing policy and planning projects that will drive meaningful change. You are a highly organized leader and strong oral and written communicator, with the ability to articulate complex planning information to a variety of audiences. You are knowledgeable in factors affecting housing policy, including housing supply and demand, land use planning, and market conditions.
 
This role:

• Determines and develops approach and research methodology for major policy and planning projects (ie: housing); develops policy proposals in areas such as regional development (ie: housing), land use and transportation; provides input on strategic direction.
• Plans, supervises and participates in the work of one or more subordinates engaged in professional and technical work; directs the work of consultants.
• Presents and defends policy analysis and proposals before superiors, other staff and represents the department at various committees as required; and arranges for consultation and clearance of policy proposals with municipalities and provincial agencies.
• Processes the necessary steps for implementation of concepts and prepares and presents complex reports.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and external contacts at various levels within government agencies, municipalities and committees; coordinates various activities, programs and projects, and relieves a superior at various meetings as required.
• Performs related work as required.

 
 To be successful, you have:

• University graduation in Regional, Urban, Environmental or Transportation Planning at the Masters level, with considerable related professional planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, methods and procedures applicable to local and regional planning and development (ie: housing planning).
• Thorough knowledge of the policies, rules and regulations, by-laws and legislation governing the work performed (ie: housing policy).
• Considerable knowledge of areas such as housing, regional development, land use and transportation, and of the current literature, trends and developments in these fields. Knowledge of affordable housing development, economics and municipal finance is an asset.
• Ability to develop and prepare policy proposals, define problem areas, determine research methods, analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and participate in the work of a small group of subordinates engaged in related planning work, to direct the work of consultants and to coordinate input and information from various internal and external sources.
• Ability to perform all duties under minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate activities, programs and projects in a fast-paced environment and relieve a superior during absences or unavailability of same within defined limits.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts including staff, professionals, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups and the public and act as a representative on a variety of committees, task forces and working groups.
• Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

 
Our Vision:
Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.
 
At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact [email protected] for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.
 
Please follow this link https://metrovancouver.org/about-us/careers to our Careers page where you can submit your application by June 28, 2024.

Organization: Metro Vancouver

Region: Lower Mainland

Posted: June 14, 2024, 9:22 am

Expires: June 28, 2024, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Master’s degree
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $4,475.43 to $5,303.38 Bi-Weekly