PLANNER 2 (HOUSING POLICY) (RE-POST)
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision 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, then please apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of affordable housing and community planning practices, principles, policies, methods and procedures in a municipal setting.
- Understanding of land development considerations used in determining project and policy viability.
- Understanding of GIS as a planning tool. Having the ability to define a scope of analysis, modelling and/or forecasting..
- Knowledge of the affordable housing sector, including the roles of the provincial and federal governments, non-profit housing providers, and the private sector.
- Strong report writing abilities and the ability to convey complex materials and subject matter in a clear and concise way.
- Up to date knowledge of social, economic, political and demographic factors related to housing needs in Richmond and Metro Vancouver.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with municipal staff, elected officials, government agencies, non-profit housing operators and the public with courtesy, tact and discretion.
- Understanding of development approval requirements, including applicable legislation, policy and regulatory controls at the municipal, regional and provincial levels.
- Ability to develop and oversee work plans and project budgets.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Research methods for assessing demand for, and the delivery of, affordable housing including the use of software to generate housing and other related needs projections.
- Strong communication abilities including the ability to speak at small-scaled public engagement events and to present development applications to Committees of Council.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to use REDMS or a similar Records Management System.
- Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary education institution in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, or related discipline.
- A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Eligibility or membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of British Columbia.
- A total of 2 years and up to and including 5 years of professional experience in the planning and development of housing projects, preferably involving non-profit housing organizations / partners.
- Experience preparing and overseeing work plans; accreditation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent accreditation is considered an asset.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
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