Division Manager, Regional Land Use Policy & Planning

at  Metro Vancouver

Department: Regional Planning & Housing Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Management / Leadership, Level M4B ($150,105.67 - $176,586.01 annually)
Our Regional Planning & Housing Services Department is seeking a Division Manager of Regional Land Use Policy and Planning who will play a key leadership role within the Regional Planning Department. This role will lead and mentor a team of planners working on high profile land use planning projects that are critical to the goals outlined in the Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050.

• Leads the Regional Land Use Policy and Planning function within Regional Planning and is responsible for planning and analytical work related to regional land use, with a focus on achieving the strategies, goals and targets included the Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050. Defines priorities and implements initiatives to further objectives and realize Board policies and strategic plans; contributes to developing and implementing Metro Vancouver’s regional growth strategy and other growth management initiatives; and evaluates the effectiveness of policy on a range of related issues.
• Accountable for the Regional Land Use Policy and Planning function’s budget preparation, resource allocations and reporting. Monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of funds within the approved budget. Develops strategic goals and objectives for/with team and ensures alignment of these with staff work plans.
• Leads the development and implementation of regional growth management policies and programs, and develops related agendas for the Board and Committees. Communicates regional growth management policy to diverse audiences and works collaboratively to develop and implement regional planning policy. Makes recommendations and provides advice on a range of growth management and regional planning issues.
• Provides guidance for the management and evolution of the regional growth strategy. Addresses complex policy implementation issues with legal and political implications. Develops viable options for navigating challenges. Oversees the development of information resources required for regional growth management initiatives.
• Leads work related to evaluating the effectiveness of policy on matters such as the strategic location of population growth; protection of the region’s industrial and agricultural lands; and conservation and recreation areas. Considers the effectiveness of the land use framework to support a strong and diverse local economy and the efficient provision of transportation and utility infrastructure.
• Responsible for preparing a range of written materials, including reports, recommendations and other communications materials in support of policies and programs.
• Hires, supervises, directs and mentors staff. Manages staff development plans, provides coaching and performance management to achieve department and corporate objectives and ensures staff adhere to corporate and board policies. Leads, mentors and coaches staff, recognizing the importance of leadership, supervisory and technical training.
• Liaises with other functions, departments, external agencies, regulators, municipalities and the public on various issues related to the function’s work. Partners with external resources to further objectives and ensures adequate engagement and communication with key stakeholders. Reviews policy documents and legislative changes as relevant to the Regional Planning function. Works collaboratively to garner the support, input and resources necessary to effectively complete work. Directs the work of consultants and contractors.
• Ensures the function’s activities are consistent with the division’s and organization’s goals and objectives. Facilitates information sharing among staff to transfer knowledge and experience; and provides progress reports to the Deputy General Manager and others as required.
• Provides advice and guidance in area of specialization to others within Metro Vancouver and on behalf of the organization; represents the organization to the media, elected officials, and the public as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.