City of Richmond

Imagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. 

Planner 3 (Repost)

Job ID: 2019237

$53.02 to $62.82 per hour 

The City of Richmond is currently looking to hire a Regular Full-Time Planner 3 to join our Development Applications department. Reporting to the Program Coordinators – Development, the Planner 3 position performs advanced professional planning work at a senior level within the Development Applications Department.  The position is responsible for reviewing, assessing and providing recommendations on complex rezoning and development permit applications. The position is also expected to provide advice on planning legislation and planning theory to our diverse and knowledgeable planning team.  The incumbent is a highly experienced planner responsible for making strategic recommendations on matters relating to current planning and major development projects.  Examples of key work activities include: 

• Manage complex rezoning and development permit applications including the preparation of the necessary staff reports and bylaws.
• Prepare, draft and implement planning policies and bylaws necessary to implement the Official Community Plan.
• Co-ordinate input from a variety of multidisciplinary stakeholder teams on planning initiatives. 
• Communicate urban design advice and planning policy recommendations to applicants in an effective and timely manner to ensure high quality standards are achieved throughout the City.
• Responsible for mentoring other professional planning staff on planning matters as well as providing strategic input into rezoning and development permit applications under staff review.
• Work closely and effectively with other City departments to advance planning initiatives throughout the organization.

Position Requirements:

A Master's Degree in Planning or Architecture, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Design) supplemented by a minimum of eight (8) years experience is required. Experience in a municipal setting is preferred.

The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada,” please submit your application by following the instructions below:

The City of Richmond uses an applicant tracking system for candidates wishing to view and apply for available career opportunities.  For further details regarding this specific career opportunity, please visit our website at www.richmond.ca/employment.  Applicants will be required to upload a current resume and provide any supporting documentation relevant to the position (Word format).  We are accepting applications until March 10, 2020 at 11:59pm.