City of Courtenay

City of Courtenay; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex program

Benefit package

Pension plan

Job summary

City of Courtenay seeks a Manager of Development Planning to ensure timely land use approvals and alignment with Council priorities. You will oversee bylaw updates, staff reports, and planning studies while guiding development variance permits and development permits.

You will also prepare budgets and lead a team of professional planning staff, coordinating with government, business, and the public to achieve sustainable city development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Graduate Studies in Planning from a recognized institution is an asset.
• Completed Approving Officer Course (MATI) or equivalent.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in CIP/Planning Institute of BC.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• Considerable (7-9 years) experience in community planning with management experience.

Responsibilities

• Quality control of land use applications and timelines for approvals in line with Council priorities.
• Prepare staff reports for bylaw amendments and planning studies.
• Manage development variances, development permits and other land use matters.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and manage a team of professional Planning staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Research

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Management skills

Education

Urban Planning degree

Graduate studies in Planning

MATI / Approving Officer course

CIP/Planning Institute of BC membership

BC Class 5 Driver's License

Tools

Office software

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Manager of Development Planningis responsible for the quality control of land use applications and timelines for approvals to align with Council strategic priorities; updates to the land use bylaws and policies; the preparation of staff reports for bylaw amendments, scoping and managing planning studies, development variance permits; development permits; and other related land use matters. The incumbent 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.
• Graduate Studies is an asset in Planning from a recognize institution.
• Completed Approving Officer Course (MATI) or equivalent.
• 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.
• Two plus years as a Deputy Approving Officer/Approving Officer.
• Experience in updating a SDS Bylaw
• Experience in Development Cost Charges or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, and practices of municipal planning, land development, subdivision, 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, mentor, 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:

This is a full-time, union-exempt position, with an annual salary range of $113,528 to $129,010 (Pay Band 9). The City offers an optional Flex program and excellent benefit and pension plans.A Supplementary Information Package can be obtained by request from the Consultant, which includes a complete job description and full details of the compensation and benefits.