Assistant Director - Housing Policy and Regulation Division

Requisition ID: 41370 

Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function
This is a management and administrative position supporting the Director of Housing Policy and Regulation in the Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability Department (PDS).  As part of the management team, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of staff in the Housing Policy and Regulation Division consisting of the Housing Policy group, and the Housing Projects group.  In addition, the role includes oversight and quality control, decision-making, issues management and liaising with committees, boards and panels.

This Division oversees the development and implementation of the City’s Housing Strategies, Policies and Regulations. The Division also provides Subject Matter Expert advice to rezoning and development applications, with a focus on securing regulatory requirements regarding housing tenure, quality and affordability, and supporting compliance with Tenant Relocation and Protection Policies.  The Assistant Director helps manage administrative needs including employee matters, budgets and work programs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to serving as alternate to the Director of Housing Policy and Regulation, the primary role of this position is to manage the day-to-day operations and staff in the Division, with a focus on oversight of all Housing Project functions.  Specific responsibilities may include the following:

• Manage professional and technical staff related to procedures and resource allocations.
• Labour relations including recruiting and performance management for staff in the Division.
• Support staff to scope work items; review work and provides technical and process advice; problem solves with staff and other work groups and departments.
• Provide professional advice on housing policy projects to the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability, the Department management team and to others.
• Review and approve reports and presentations to City Council and Council Committees from the Division.
• Prepare and present reports and information to City Council, Committees, Boards, and community and business groups.
• Issues Management.
• Effectively liaise with other Divisions and Departments in the City, as well as outside committees and advisory panels, community groups, and agencies and represents the Division or Department on various Steering Committees.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• A university degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Land Economics and/or a related discipline, and preferably a Master’s degree.
• 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible planning, project management, supervisory and related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and tools of city planning and a thorough understanding of the City of Vancouver’s Zoning and Development By-law, Guidelines, and Rezoning policies and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and provincial housing policy and program frameworks in Canada, and an ability to translate them into concrete policy and actions in the City of Vancouver.
• Extensive analytical, creative, decision-making and strategic skills and the proven ability to reach sound decisions and to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to effectively manage a wide range of high-profile projects, with the volume and nature of the programs continually changing, and to meet aggressive schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large and diverse team of professional and technical staff; effective leadership skills including the ability to inspire, motivate, coach and mentor staff.
• Experience in public involvement, problem-solving, consensus building, facilitation, negotiation and mediation with diverse groups, individuals, and interest groups.
• Ability to establish sound and effective working relationships with others.
• Skills to speak persuasively to a wide variety of audiences from the general public to major community, business groups and City Council.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports on complex technical and policy issues, suitable to a variety of audiences.

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) 

Affiliation: Senior Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: June, 2024 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-111: $121,960 to $160,467 per year

Application Close: May 20, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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Organization: City of Vancouver

Region: Lower Mainland

Posted: May 3, 2024, 6:03 pm

Expires: May 20, 2024, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more
Rate: $121,960.00 to $160,467.00 Year