Development Planner II: Hybrid Schedule & Policy Leader

City of New Westminster; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 167,111,000 - 197,771,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Municipal Pension Plan

Education and training opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The City of New Westminster is seeking an experienced Planner 2 to lead complex development reviews, guide projects through the City's application process, and help shape housing, urban design and sustainability initiatives.

We require a Master’s in Urban Planning and full membership, or eligibility for full membership, with the Canadian Institute of Planners, plus strong collaboration, communication and policy development skills. Hybrid work schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related discipline and relevant development planning experience.
• Full membership or eligibility for full membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Strong knowledge of municipal planning principles, bylaws and development processes.
• Experience managing complex development applications and preparing reports.
• Ability to develop or update planning policies, regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and processing of complex development applications from submission to approval.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews with internal departments and external partners.
• Prepare planning reports, bylaw amendments and recommendations for Council.
• Help develop planning policies and improve development review processes.
• Provide planning advice to applicants, consultants, City staff and the public.
• Present projects to Council, advisory committees and community groups.
• Mentor junior planning staff and support a collaborative team environment.
• Lead updates to development bylaws and policies.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Policy development

Urban design knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning

Tools

CI Plan membership/eligibility

Job description

The City of New Westminster is seeking an experienced Planner 2 to lead complex development reviews, guide projects through the City's application process, and help shape housing, urban design and sustainability initiatives.

We require a Master’s in Urban Planning and full membership, or eligibility for full membership, with the Canadian Institute of Planners, plus strong collaboration, communication and policy development skills. Hybrid work schedule offered.