Planner II (Community Planning)

City of Vancouver - CA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Vancouver is seeking a Planner II to manage community plans and land use policies. You will conduct public consultations, supervise staff, and provide policy advice on rezoning. Ideal candidates will have a degree in planning and relevant experience. This temporary full-time position offers a pay range of $56.27 to $66.55 per hour and is eligible for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with rezoning processes preferred.
• Ability to manage complex land use or policy projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage community and area plans and develop new land use policy.
• Conduct public consultation activities including workshops.
• Supervise junior staff and provide policy advice on rezoning.

Skills

Knowledge of development and land use policies

Ability to communicate complex issues

Experience with public engagement processes

Education

University degree in planning or related discipline

Job description

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Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Planner II is a key member of the Downtown Planning team within Community Planning; Long-Range and Strategic Planning. The position leads the review and implementation of several community and area plans. The work also includes the development of new land use policy. The position is responsible for providing policy advice on rezoning enquiries and applications, as well as supervising staff on several projects. Communication with residents and stakeholders, as well as collaboration with other City departments and external agencies are a key aspects of this position.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Project manages numerous initiatives related to the updates and implementation of community and area plans, as well as development of new land use policy and area plans.
• Designs and conducts public consultation activities, including community meetings and workshops.
• Works with representatives from other departments and residents to support the implementation of community and area plans.
• Designs and supervises technical analyses conducted by junior staff.
• Reviews and provides policy advice on rezoning enquiries and applications.
• Writes reports, facilitates meetings and presents to other staff, management, City Council and external stakeholders.
• Supervises junior staff and provides direction and guidance to professional consultants engaged by the City.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
• This position occasionally requires work on weekday evenings and weekends.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• A university degree in planning or a related discipline, recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners
• Minimum of two years of professional experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with rezoning processes and a working knowledge of zoning and land-use regulations, land development economics and urban design principles is strongly preferred.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of development and review of land use policies in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Considerable knowledge of urban planning, architecture or research subjects and a working knowledge of other subjects applicable to planning work.
• Knowledge of the City's community and area plans, and related policies.
• Ability to manage complex land use or policy projects.
• Ability to lead project teams and supervise staff.
• Ability to provide complex internal and external policy advice and apply sound professional judgement.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex issues through Council reports and presentations, or comparable documentation and presentations.
• Ability to develop and conduct public engagement processes.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement in managing workload while delivering projects on time.
• Ability to work independently and participate successfully on work teams.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department:Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (1275)

Affiliation:CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: August, 2025

Position End Date: August, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-031: $56.27to $66.55per hour

Application Close: August 10, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve . Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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