Planning Technician - Richmond, Canada - City of Richmond BC

City of Richmond BC

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Richmond, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Planning Technician:

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - _our people_.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives.

If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision "to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada", then please apply.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Analyzing proposals to ensure compliance with applicable City bylaws, OCP design guidelines, pertinent statutes and current City planning goals and objectives.
Negotiating with developers, architects and other external professionals to find creative solutions to ensure municipal and public concerns are addressed while also achieving urban design excellence.
Researching and preparing reports to the Planning Committee, Development Permit Panel, Board of Variance and City Council.
Attending and presenting at Planning Committee and Development Permit Panel meetings, as required.
Interpreting bylaws, policies and guidelines, as required.
Performing data collection and analysis.
Participating in area planning processes and recommending policy proposals for City Council consideration.
Conducting site visits, as required.
Preparing consultation materials, attending public consultation meetings and community information sessions, as required.
Providing technical support to the Program Coordinator
Development, and Director of Development, as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Sound knowledge of Municipal planning functions and practices as well as architectural and landscape design.
Familiarity with interpreting municipal land use planning bylaws and development regulation bylaws.
Ability to effectively communicate technical requirements, processes and procedures; and write staff reports, prepare correspondence, and respond to inquiries on the material communicated.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to exercise considerable independence of judgement and action with defined perimeters.
Good oral presentation skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor Degree in a planning or related discipline (i.e. geography, planning, urban studies, etc). A total of up to and including one year of related work experience in land use planning, or other planning related field. Experience in a Municipal setting is preferred. An equivalent combination of jobrelated training and experience may be considered.
Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of BC.
Valid membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Planning Institute of BC/Canadian, Institute of Planners, or Architectural Institute of BC is preferred.

Working Conditions:

The work is performed in an office environment.

Additional Information: