District of North Vancouver

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine-day fortnight and hybrid work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

The District has a vacancy for a Regular Full-Time Planner 3 for the Development Planning Department. Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning, and as the supervisor for the department, you will be responsible for leading, overseeing, directing, and guiding staff engaged in a wide range of planning and development projects, from small subdivision applications to large, complex multi-phase developments, which can all involve complex technical and negotiation situations and often politically sensitive issues; and ensuring staff’s collective work achieve outstanding development outcomes in accordance with Council priorities, District bylaws, polices, regulations and guidelines. On behalf of Development Planning, you will liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in carrying out major planning and development projects. You will also be expected to lead or participate in ongoing policies, programs and other work matters related to the work of the Development Planning.  This may include involvement in the Development Approval Process Review, zoning review, regulation review, urban design and public realm guidelines development, and other corporate initiatives that Development Planning is part of. 

You bring professional expertise, and a leadership style focused on support, collaboration, and the growth of others, to a strong team where everyone strives to reach their personal and professional best.

The successful applicant will have:
Significant experience in planning, assigning, and supervising the work of a group of professional and technical subordinates, and providing advice and guidance on planning matters to a wide range of audience including staff, senior leaders, public, developers and elected officials. 
Considerable experience in coaching for performance for departmental staff, particularly junior staff. 
Excellence in communication, particularly written output, including the ability to review and edit staff written materials. Excellent attention to detail and upholding of high standards for staff work. 
Exercise considerable independent judgement, including strategic and politically sound decision-making abilities.  
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices applicable to development and land use planning in a municipal setting, including knowledge and practice of land use planning, urban design, economics, municipal and development finance, legal issues, data analytics, transportation planning, and housing policies and practices, etc..  
Significant experience in managing development planning files, including excellence in project management practices.
Other leadership competencies such as facilitation and conflict resolution, negotiation, and continuous business improvement. 

Qualifications
A university degree in an appropriate discipline and a post-graduate degree or diploma in community, social, regional or urban planning, urban design plus considerable related professional planning experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience 
A minimum of five years of progressive professional planning experience is required.
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners. 
BC Driver’s License.      

   
Details
Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $61.73 to $73.15 per hour (2024 rates). 
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week 

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The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you.  

Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by March 18, 2025 to be considered.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. 
 

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.