City of Vancouver

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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 cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. 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, decolonization, 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

Position is responsible for the leadership and management of the Development Services section of the Development and Major Projects branch.

 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to the section, including hiring, assigning responsibilities, evaluating performance, coaching, mentoring, training and development, and discipline up to and including termination.
• With the support of supervisors, the section head is responsible for setting the operational direction as well as developing and implementing policies and procedures for the areas of rezoning & development permit review, building permit review, and Engineering’s client service counter.
• Member of the Development Permit Board Staff Committee, presenting and responding to questions on behalf of the department staff at Development Permit Board meetings.
• Manages/fosters the relationship between the City and the development/construction industry, with a focus on minimizing impacts to residents, business owners and the public.
• Leads meetings between internal staff, developers, and consultants.
• Responsible for developing and modernizing relevant department by-laws, policies and guidelines as well as supporting changes to interdepartmental policies.
• Responsible for developing and reporting on section metrics, administering project accounts and identifying financial risks.
• Makes presentations to Council, Committees of the Whole, and advisory committees to Council.
• Supporting the Major Projects team by being assigned to lead or support Major Projects as necessary.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape architecture, Planning, Urban Design or Architecture;
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia or Registered Planner in British Columbia is considered a benefit.
• Five to ten years of related experience involving a broad range of engineering, operational, and administrative responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the City’s and department’s permit process and practices.
• Extensive background in the City’s land development process and relevant City by-laws.
• Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues with developers in the best interest of the department, City, and taxpayers.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others while respecting the sensitive and political challenges that impact decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees through organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and processes with competing schedules and resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

 

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.

The City of Vancouver has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy.  All external applicants applying to the City of Vancouver are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and subject to this policy as a condition of ongoing employment.  Candidates may only be exempted from this requirement if they request and are approved for an accommodation based on a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability). Such a request must be made during, not after, the recruitment process.

 

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: October, 2022 

Position End Date: October, 2024 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $102,256 to $127,830 per annum

 

Application Close: October 5, 2022

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ 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.