Planner Ii - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:40335

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, decolonization, 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 & Function

The Planner II - Development Planner and Urban Designer contributes their professional knowledge of architecture, real estate development, and urban design to shaping and implementing the City of Vancouver's development regulations, policies, and guidelines.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Development Planner ensures that new developments reflect Vancouver's fundamental city-building priorities, including urban livability, placemaking, equity, and sustainability.

To help Vancouver stay at the forefront of sustainable urban living, Development Planners are expected to remain up-to-date on trends in architectural and urban design, as well as social, cultural, and economic matters affecting development in the city.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Consultation with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. City of Vancouver Engineering Services, members of the general public, etc.) to ensure optimal overall urban design outcome.
Consultation with relevant advisory bodies by way of formal presentations (e.g. Urban Design Panel, Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee, etc.).
Drafting urban design conditions, form of development reports, and other written analyses intended for public access.
Presentation of final development proposals and staff recommendations to relevant approving bodies(e.g. Development Permit Board or Director of Planning) for seniorlevel concurrence.
Drafting written form of development analysis to inform Reports to Council;
Drafting urban design conditions;
Works within a multidisciplinary team environment dealing with highly complex and highprofile urban design and development planning matters.
Undertakes and/or manages urban design policy development including:
Refinement of adopted policy, regulations and guidelines.
Support creation of new policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Participation in major planning initiatives involving complex projects and often politically sensitive.
Undertakes and/or manages process improvements such as:
Systems refinement.
Communications refinement.
Provides professional urban design advice on a range of planning initiatives including major projects, official community plans, area plans, and other related policy projects.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Graduate degree in Architecture, Planning or related university degree with experience similar to the duties required, preferably supplemented by supervisory experience.
Architectural or alternate design experience with an emphasis on largescale development is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of urban design, real estate development, architecture and landscape architecture design.
Considerable knowledge of several of the following as they relate to planning: social sciences, law, economics, and municipal finance.
Considerable knowledge of sustainable building design and construction practices.
Confidence in communicating urban design concepts, making public presentations and responding to questions.
Competence in design software, including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
Superior professional judgement and critical thinking.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships, undertake negotiations and resolve conflicts with developers, design consultants, City departments and the general public.
Ability to analyze complex situations, determine appropriate course of action and make recommendations to senior management.
Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects with tight timelines.

The City's COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time.

However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

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

Affiliation:
CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date:
February, 2024

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