Planner II (Area Planning & Implementation Team, Community Planning)

The City of Vancouver is hiring a Planner II for the Area Planning & Implementation Team within Community Planning. This role involves leading community and area plan reviews, developing land use policy, providing policy advice on rezoning, and supervising staff. Key responsibilities include public consultations, project management, and collaboration with stakeholders. Candidates should have a graduate degree in planning and relevant experience. The position may require evening and weekend work.
Requisition ID: 43489

Organization

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 rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

The Planner II is a key member of the Area Planning & Implementation team within Community Planning; Long-Range and Strategic Planning. The incumbent will lead the review and implementation of several community and area plans. The work will also include the development of new land use policy. The position will be responsible for providing policy advice on rezoning enquiries and applications, as well as supervise staff on several projects. Communication with residents and stakeholders, as well as collaboration with other City departments and external agencies will be a key aspect of this position.

Specific Duties & 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 graduate 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.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Experience in the 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.
• Experience in providing 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.
• Experience in developing and conducting public engagement processes.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement in managing workload while delivering projects on time.
• The candidate must be able 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 remotely 1 – 4 days a 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: April, 2025

Position End Date: October, 2026

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

Application Close: April 6, 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 about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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