Manager of Development Planning
Competition Number: 24026
Job Title: Manager of Development Planning
Department: Development Services
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt Position
Salary: $107,120 - $121,727 (Pay Band 8)
Posted Date: March 15, 2024, 12:00 am
Closing Date: March 24, 2024, 11:45 pm
Last Modified: March 25, 2024, 5:59 am
Posting: Closed
Status: --
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Manager of Development Planning is responsible for the review of various development application processes (OCP, zoning, permits, etc); the preparation of planning studies, reports, bylaws, etc. The Manager of Development Planning also prepares and monitors budgets and manages a team of professional Planning staff.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- Degree in Urban Planning or related discipline
- Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners/ Planning Institute of BC
- Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License
- Considerable (7-9 years) experience in the community planning field with management experience and a focus on development approvals
- Some experience working within a local government
- Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, and practices of municipal planning, sustainability and design
- Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, research, problem solving, analytical, and management skills
- Good office computer skills
- Ability to be creative and use sound judgment in making planning decisions
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to plan, assign and direct the work of personnel and lead, coach, and motivate staff in a team environment
- Ability to deal effectively with representatives of government, business and development, the general public, City staff and Council members
COMPLEMENTARY ASSETS:
- Experience in local government planning
The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check.
If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Manager of Development Planning”. Submit your application online at www.courtenay.ca/jobs no later than March 24, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.
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