Planner 1 - New Westminster, Canada - City of New Westminster

City of New Westminster
City of New Westminster
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New Westminster, Canada

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_Great City, Great Work, Great Future_

Planner 1 (Development Planner):


DEPARTMENT:
Climate Action, Planning and Development (CAPD)


STATUS:
Temporary Full Time


NO


OF POSITIONS:
One


UNION:
CUPE, Local 387


HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

SALARY:
$81,778 - $96,625 annually plus benefits (2021 rates)


If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you

  • You have a Master's Degree in urban planning or a related discipline, with considerable work experience in development planning or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • You are eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
  • You have knowledge of best practices in community planning particularly at the local government level.
  • You have an understanding of the legal and other best practices and tools applicable to the development approvals process for mixeduse and medium to highdensity developments including sustainable development principles, community engagement and project management.
  • You have experience with economic, environmental, cultural and social considerations in the evaluation of development projects.
  • You have experience with urban land economics, including the review of development pro formas and the use of financing growth tools such as amenity negotiations and density bonus policies.
  • You have a track record of being creative and exercising sound judgment in a fast paced work environment while managing multiple tasks and resolving conflicts.
  • You are able to work proficiently on your own or as part of an interdepartmental team in moving forward assignments and/or projects in a timely and efficient manner.
  • You can express ideas effectively both orally and in a written manner to a variety of audiences.
  • You have the natural ability to successfully engage other employees, professionals, Council, City committees and the public, and to convey clearly, the principles and requirements of sound planning and development.
  • To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
  • New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylemspeaking peoples._
  • It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
  • We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
  • We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _
  • This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._

Education :
Master's degree

Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
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