Deputy Director - New Westminster, Canada - Harbour West Consulting

Description

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the city that colonialism has made their histories and connections to the land invisible. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on. As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents.

New Westminster is a city rich in history with a viable and thriving economy, has a population representative of the diversity of the region, and is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. The City of New Westminster has earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

Reporting and working in collaboration with the Director, Climate Action, Planning + Development, the Deputy Director, Planning, provides strategic guidance and direction to advance the overall vision and support for Planning and Development at the City. Leading a team of highly skilled professional planners, technologists, and support staff, the Deputy Director is accountable for achieving departmental and divisional outcomes in alignment with City objectives, policies, and regulatory requirements. In addition, the Deputy Director is a trusted resource to both internal and external partners, providing information, assistance, and counsel on planning matters that align with the growth and sustainability of the community.

This an exciting opportunity for a Registered Professional Planner or Licensed Professional Planner who is a values-driven planning and development professional with more than ten (10) years of progressive and related leadership experience and five (5) years focused on development and policy planning within a municipal or regional government setting. The successful candidate will have thorough knowledge of BC building construction and regulatory requirements, and will have demonstrated knowledge of community land use, social planning, and housing planning.

The salary range for the position is $157,590 to $173,791 annually over a 37.5-hour work week supplemented by a competitive total compensation plan. The position is eligible for vacation time supplemented by a compressed day off program and secondary leave.

Harbour West Consulting believes equity, diversity and inclusion are essential for the organizations we serve to achieve the business goals they strive for. We believe that everyone – no matter their gender, racialized identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, political beliefs, family status, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, or Indigenous status – should have equitable access to jobs and opportunities. We strive to ensure the recruitment process unfolds in a fair, transparent, timely and open manner to include individuals previously underrepresented or discouraged from participating.

Should you be interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity with City of New Westminster, please contact Harbour West Consulting at or forward your resume and letter of introduction, in confidence, to We will respond to all who express interest.