Deputy Director, Parks, Planning & Policy

at  City of New Westminster

Employment Status Regular Full-Time
Pay Range $157,591 to $173,792 annually + comprehensive benefits package
Closing Date 11/13/24

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Ten years of related work experience in progressively senior and complex urban planning & design, landscape architecture, municipal parks operations, planning and project management roles that demonstrate a thorough knowledge of planning processes and policy development.
• Completion of a post-graduate degree in landscape architecture, planning or related and relevant field and registration as a professional landscape architect, planner or equivalent.
• Completion of courses or a certificate in business management, human resources, or leadership are an asset.
• Ability to interpret and rule on complex policy and bylaw issues pertaining to divisional responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze complex and diversified technical and administrative problems and determine appropriate action and solutions.
• Ability to synthesize, pivot and act on emerging direction from regulatory bodies, other levels of government, and changing organizational priorities related to scope of division.
• Ability to administer and direct the operations of the division, to plan, implement and coordinate programs and projects, and to provide a high degree of effective leadership.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of direct reports engaged in parks operations work; parks and open space capital and natural assets project planning and delivery; planning, policy and bylaw development; and administrative support duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, superiors, direct reports, external project proponents and developers, community and business organizations, the general public and various other internal and external contacts.

• Prepare and oversee division business planning, budget strategy and budget development, and financial reporting.
• Support Director by providing strategic direction, advice, and information on matters related to departmental operations and programs.
• Determine division organizational structure and financial resources required to execute strategic and operational deliverables.
• Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and staff by promoting and demonstrating a culture of innovation that seeks new and creative ways to deliver services and meet organizational goals. Lead change management processes.
• Plan, organize and direct the operations and programs of the Parks Operations, Urban Forestry and Natural Areas, Parks and Open Space Planning, and Parks Services work units while ensuring alignment with the City’s strategic direction.
• Prioritize, review, and respond to work requests from City staff, Council and the community and determine staffing and financial resources required.
• Actively participate in and lead the development of divisional and departmental policy, procedures, and strategic plans.
• Prepare and present recommendations for amending existing divisional and departmental plans, policy, and bylaw provisions.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to Council, task forces, advisory committees, and a variety of other community interests and authorities. Represent the department on interdepartmental working groups and committees and attend Council and other meetings and consult with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Propose and prepare funding applications to support divisional work.
• Supervise staff, including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work, coaching, and development, performance management including discipline, and recruitment and retention.
• Oversee planning and/or policy initiatives related to capital parks and open space projects, urban forestry and natural areas, and parks operations and services. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts such as owners, contractors, architects, developers, design professionals, community and business organizations, and the public.
• Perform related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the job.