City of Richmond

Overview

Reporting to the Program Manager, Child Care and Youth, the Planner 1 (Child Care) will assist with the overall implementation of the City Richmond’s Child Care strategies.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development, and implementation of the Richmond Child Care Strategy and Richmond Child Care Action Plan.
• Assist the Program Manager, Child Care and Youth in the development, design, oversight and enhancement of new and existing child care facilities owned and leased to non-profit operators by the City of Richmond.
• Review development proposals and collaborate with Planning, other City departments and developers in identifying child care facility requirements to pursue through planned development.
• Assist the Program Manager, Child Care and Youth  in the regular review and updates to  the City’s Child Care Design Guidelines;
• Participate in the solicitation and selection of non-profit child care operators to provide services in City-owned facilities.
• Providing support and expertise to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee.
• Assist in administering the Child Care Grant Program.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Child Care Month initiatives and activities.
• Recommend, implement, and oversee tracking and monitoring systems for the City’s child care data, and convey key information and statistics.
• Participate in and facilitate community and stakeholder engagement processes, and pursue collaborative solutions to Richmond’s child care needs.
• Prepare and contribute to reports for senior staff or Council on facility proposals, child care issues, and other pertinent matters.
• Contribute to community and regional committees.
• Investigate potential grants, capital funding, and other opportunities to enhance and sustain Richmond’s child care objectives.
• Participate in consultations with senior levels of government and others concerning necessary policies, programs, and resources for advancing Richmond’s child care agenda.
• Respond to information requests from the public, staff, council, and external agencies.
• Undertake a range of technical research and data analysis to support implementation and ongoing enhancement of the City of Richmond’s Child Care strategies and plans.
• Collaborate on other priority initiatives of the Community Social Development Division (e.g., Social Development Strategy implementation).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the child care field, including relevant policies, programs and community initiatives.
• Knowledge of the development process, including construction and facility development.  Building technology and/or project management skills and training are desirable.
• Ability to provide community planning services.
• Ability to perform professional community planning and child care work under general supervision.
• Experience with child care licensing requirements, child care facility design and operation.
• Experience working collaboratively with different levels of government, community members and organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to facilitate, negotiate and problem solve effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to conduct technical research and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple work deadlines.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs; ability to use REDMS or a similar records management system.
• Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a subject matter related to child care discipline (planning, social work, child and youth services, early childhood education, education) supplemented by a minimum of 1 year and up to and including 2 years’ related experience in planning, policy or legislation, social work, child and youth services, early childhood education or education practices, preferably in a municipal environment. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) or other relevant professional association. Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

Working Conditions:

Duties are performed in an office environment. May encounter upset or unpleasant customers.

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The City of Richmond has a Covid-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination by December 20th, 2021 as a condition of employment.