Planner 2 - North Vancouver, Canada - District of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

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North Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Status

Regular Full-Time
About Us
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC's Top Employers for five years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and hybrid work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, familyfriendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civicminded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.
Position Overview
The position may also involve indepth research and analysis on planning and development related special projects and formulation of policy recommendations.

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In this role you will:

Guide complex development proposals through the municipal approval process.
Tasks include: reviewing and coordinating the work of professional and/or technical staff or outside agencies; interacting with the public and elected officials; problem solving to ensure timely and effective processing; presenting to various committees, including Mayor and Council; and participating in community and other related meetings to provide advice, information, and to explain policies and procedures related to projects.
Exercise your creative and strategic thinking to facilitate housing and job space delivery while safeguarding public and community interests.
Work collaboratively and constructively with internal and external partners to serve the collective goal of a sustainable and equitable future for the District.

Qualifications

Development planning experience which includes an understanding of planning, architectural and legal best practices applicable to a range of mixeduse and medium to high density developments including the implementation of sustainable development principles, community engagement, and project management.
You excel in a team environment and have excellent leadership, customer service, time management and problemsolving skills.
Experience and competency in conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation.
A University Degree in Urban Planning, or a related discipline supplemented by a post graduate degree in Community or Regional Planning with considerable municipal experience of processing progressively complex development proposals. You are a member or eligible for membership in either the PIBC or CIP.

Details

Salary:
The pay range for this unionized position is $ $57.59 per hour.
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Hours of Work: 35-hour work week.
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Apply
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September 19, 2023, to be considered.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted._
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located._

Compensation