Planner 1 (Seniors)

at  City of Richmond BC

PLANNER 1 (SENIORS)

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.
Reporting to the Manager, Community Social Development, the Planner 1 (Seniors) coordinates initiatives and assists with research and analysis to support the implementation of the Seniors Strategy and other related priorities within the Community Social Development Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the age-friendly cities framework and planning considerations specific to the 55+ population.
• Knowledge of community planning, principles, policies, methods and procedures in a municipal setting.
• Ability to work under general direction and use independent judgement when required.
• Ability to design and support public engagement processes involving the public and key partners.
• Ability to communicate in an effective, professional manner both verbally and in writing (e.g. prepare reports, memos, policy briefs and other written materials).
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal City departments, industry professionals and external agencies.
• Experience working collaboratively with different levels of government, community members and organizations that support seniors.
• Ability to produce quality work in terms of the quality of information, option, analysis, and recommendations.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with internal and external parties.
• Ability to manage multiple work deadlines.
• Skilled in using computer software such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use REDMS or a similar records document management system.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Planning, Community Development, Sociology, Social Work, Gerontology or a related discipline supplemented by a minimum of 1 year and up to and including 2 years’ related experience in policy planning, research and data management preferably in a municipal environment.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• A valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

• Provide subject matter expertise regarding the 55+ population and assist with the implementation of initiatives related to Seniors Planning.
• Participate in and facilitate community and stakeholder engagement processes related to the development and implementation of the City of Richmond Seniors Strategy, the Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan and other relevant strategies with the Community Social Development department.
• Undertake a range of technical research and data analysis, and policy and program evaluation to support the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of the relevant strategies within the Seniors Planning section in the Community Social Development department.
• Prepare and contribute to reports for senior staff or Council on pertinent seniors and/or social development matters.
• Contribute to community and regional committees.
• Investigate potential grants and other opportunities to enhance and sustain Richmond’s social development objectives.
• Respond to information requests from the public, staff, and external agencies.
• Collaborate on other priority initiatives of the Community Social Development Department (e.g. Social Development Strategy).
• Monitor and compile statistics on current social trends, policies and regulations.