Senior Development Planner, Township of Langley (BC) - British Columbia, Canada

Senior Development Planner
Township of Langley (BC) - Chicago, IL

Overview The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Senior Development Planner to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division; Development Planning Department. Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning you will join a multi-disciplinary team of professionals applying your breadth of planning and development related knowledge and experience. As an expert in your field, you have an extensive knowledge of best practices in planning, urban design and sustainability. You will be responsible for managing and processing highly complex and diverse land use applications, updating bylaws, policies and procedures. You will also have the opportunity for supervising a talented team of planning professionals, technical and support staff. Requirements Your qualifications include strong academic credentials with a post-graduate degree in Planning, plus seven years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Full membership or eligibility for full membership with the Planning Institute of British Columbia is required. You have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, are well organized, decisive and able to communicate effectively. You are a consensus builder, fully conversant with the challenges facing a growing community and have well-honed report writing skills.  - original job

Project Manager / Planning Analyst Resonance Consultancy - Vancouver, BC

Project Manager / Planning Analyst

Resonance Consultancy

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Chris Fair

Phone: 

6046810804

Email: 

cfair@resonanceco.com

Website: 

http://www.resonanceco.com

Location: 

Vancouver, BC V6B1P2

Canada

Resonance Consultancy creates destination development strategies and plans that shape the future of communities and cities around the world. We’re seeking a Vancouver-based Project manager / Planning Analyst (PMA) with experience in quantitative research methods, urban planning, project management and tourism development to join our team. This is a full time position for one year that could lead to a permanent position.

The PMA is key to maintaining the relationship between Resonance and its clients while also managing the workflow of the planning process for our strategic planning projects. The PMA should have excellent people skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of personalities in multiple languages. They develop senior-level client relationships and should be regarded as an expert and trusted advisor.

The PMA is responsible for coordinating the consulting team, prioritizing project assignments and ensuring that work flows smoothly to meet client expectations. To this end, the PMA is responsible for keeping and updating a Weekly Project Status Report for each of their projects.

In addition, the PMA plays a key role in developing the thought leadership of Resonance through the ongoing collection and analysis of both core statistics and social media ratings and reviews for communities, cities and countries around the world.

• Identifies key deliverables, creates timelines and assigns responsibilities.

• Schedules and leads project meetings, clearly communicating agenda and results of meetings to all participants.

• Provides management ability to lead internal teams to prioritize their work and perform at the highest level.

• Manages project resources, including assets from client and internal documents.

• Tracks and reports on progress of project against project critical path.

• Collects and analyzes key third-party statistics and produces infographics, charts and presentations with respect to economic development, innovation and livability for cities, regions and countries.

• Manages the development, deployment, analysis and reporting of online surveys and other quantitative research programs for clients.

• Collects, analyzes and maps data sourced in social media channels utilizing GIS mapping software.

• Continues to train and develop knowledge of new research and data mapping technologies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

‣  Master degree in Urban Planning and/or Sustainable Development

‣  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with fluency in French and/or Spanish.

‣  A minimum of two years of proven and related project management experience and organization skills

‣  A minimum of two years of proven quantitative research experience collecting and analyzing economic and livability statistics to create city benchmarking performance reports.

‣  Applicants must provide a covering letter with their resume which clearly refers to each of the Job Duties and how the Applicant has experience in the listed duties and meets these minimum requirements.

Director, City Planning - City of Regina, SK, Canada

Director, City Planning 

City of Regina

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Real Estate Development

Experience: 

7-10 years

Email: 

ReginaPlanning@oclsearch.ca

Location: 

Regina, SK S4P 3C8

Canada

Director, City Planning

The City of Regina is a growing, diverse and vibrant community with a population of over 220,000 and a combined annual operating and capital budget of over $500 million.  As one of Saskatchewan’s strongest economic regions and most liveable cities, Regina is a dynamic center for organizations focusing on telecommunications, manufacturing, data management, software development, and other technological industries; agriculture and natural resources continue to play a strong part in the economy.

The Director, City Planning reports to the Executive Director, City Planning & Development and leads a broad portfolio comprising four Branches: Long Range Planning; Regional Planning; Neighbourhood Planning; and Infrastructure Planning, while managing an operating budget close to $7 million and a team of about 40 professionals.

As the Director, you will lead the implementation of the City of Regina’s new Official Community Plan with a focus on the Interim Phasing and Financing Plan component; and identify the current / future needs and growth requirements of the City.  You will direct the development of and implementation of comprehensive land use plans, tax incentive policies and programs to encourage housing and land use planning and development.  You will develop and maintain strong working relationships with Council, external stakeholders and business partners as well as the general public to facilitate effective involvement within respect to City building and regional planning.  You will also work closely with Council and senior staff to establish the regional planning agenda for the City and build strategic relationships with the City’s regional partner municipalities.  In addition, you will effectively engage the public to facilitate effective public input and involvement in policy development, program evaluation, and performance assessment.

You possess a thorough knowledge of planning principles, legislation, legal requirements and best practices within the planning discipline and you possess significant expertise with citizen engagement and in land use planning.  You are well known for your commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding service to your customers.  Broad experience comprising municipal, public and private sectors would be an asset.

To explore this challenging opportunity, email a detailed resume to ReginaPlanning@oclsearch.ca or contact Robert Johnston, President, at 416-385-9975.

Senior Planner, Transportation Analytics, TransLink - New Westminster, BC, Canada

Senior Planner, Transportation Analytics 

TransLink

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.translink.ca/careers

Location: 

New Westminster, BC V3L 0E7

Canada

TL Senior Planner, Transportation Analytics (FTT)

The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) is one of Canada’s most innovative transportation authorities, founded in 1999 to plan and manage transportation within Metro Vancouver. We’ve achieved success not only in improving the transportation network of the region, but helping maintain the enviable lifestyle of residents and the viability of local businesses. TransLink and our family of companies (Coast Mountain Bus Company, B.C. Rapid Transit Company and Transit Police) are proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE To provide specialized and senior level of expertise and leadership in analyzing transportation statistics, identifying and quantifying emerging trends and relationships between system variables using an analytical and evidence-based approach, establishing empirical methodologies and tools to quantitatively predict possible future transportation performance, and developing analytically rigorous forecasts to support planning and decision-making.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Contributes advanced transportation analytics expertise to the development and appraisal of projects, programs, strategies, plans and tactics. 

Develops confidential transportation forecasts and scenarios for use by senior management in transportation planning and strategic business decisions; develops key inputs for the preparation of base plans, supplemental plans, annual plans, and long range strategic plans.  

Manages complex analytical projects, providing technical expertise and leadership to the project. Performs all aspects of project management from concept to implementation, and leads project teams in the fulfillment of project deliverables.

Develops and applies advanced transportation analytical methods, techniques and models in support of designated project deliverables, ensuring compliance with prevailing standards, policies and procedures.

Provides senior technical expertise to enterprise projects and committees and other analytical and planning professionals, while also providing leadership to designated projects. Presents and defends technical findings to internal and external audiences, including TransLink Executives, Commissioner, auditors and a variety of partner agencies and stakeholders. 

Establishes and maintains working relationships with management and counterparts in business units across the enterprise, as well as external stakeholders, in order to provide expertise and advice and to understand and communicate research and analytical requirements.

Collaborates with external stakeholders, industry peers, and government officials, and participates actively in an expert role on industry advisory and technical committees.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

The competencies for this job are typically acquired through a Master’s Degree in economics, engineering, business or related discipline with strong emphasis on quantitative research, forecasting and other transportation analytics methods and application, plus five years experience in a related position.  A Master's Degree in Planning will also be considered.

Other Requirements:

This position requires advanced knowledge and expertise in transit ridership, trends, and forecasting as well as big data analytics.  The candidate should also have:

Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, standards, practices and methods of quantitative transportation research and analytics. 

Advanced knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate the costs and benefits of transportation policies, strategy and projects including expertise in alternative analysis, multiple account evaluation and benefit-cost analysis.

Advanced knowledge of forecasting theory and transportation model development and application such as regression, time-series econometric, and 4-step demand models, including the use of computerized packages which could include but is not limited to EMME, TransCAD, STATA, SPSS, FoxPro, Excel, Access and similar software.

Advanced knowledge of the transportation industry as it pertains to best practices in transportation research, analytics, modeling, forecasting, and other quantitative analysis.

Solid problem solving and decision making skills to select and establish appropriate processes and standards for the functional area.

Advanced analytical and interpretation skills to derive meaning and develop recommendations based on analytical findings.

Solid project management skills, including attention to detail and good understanding of quality control methods.

Solid written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to manage internal and external relationships, deliver presentations, and lead report writing activities.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week

Recruitment Process

TransLink’s Research and Analytics department is part of the Planning and Policy Division. The department undertakes transportation system research, advanced analytics, monitoring, surveying, forecasting as well as trend and usage reporting to support strategic, regional transportation policies, strategies and plans. 

An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process.  A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Please note: This position requires advanced knowledge and expertise in transit ridership, trends, and forecasting as well as big data analytics.  A Master’s Degree in Planning will also be considered.    

An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

How to Apply

Please go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position, view instructions on the process, and view other opportunities in our Planning and Policy Division.

INSTRUCTIONS:  Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date:  July 14, 2015 Closing Date:  August 10, 2015

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying?  Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Senior Planner - City of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

Senior Planner 

City of Spruce Grove

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

7-10 years

Location: 

Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3E8

Canada

Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors and promotes future growth. Through the actions of the Shared Principles, innovation is encouraged; communication and learning are continuous in this team environment while maintaining a positive work and family life balance.

Senior Planner (Full-Time)

Department: Planning and Infrastructure
Section:Planning and Development

Application Deadline:June 11, 2015

Competition Number:RC 2015 0036

Salary Range:$85,890 - $118,528

The City of Spruce Grove seeks a dynamic Senior Planner to lead and supervise the planning team in the Planning and Development Department. The Senior Planner is responsible for the day-to-day and long-term management of an active team of planners responsible for policy development, statutory plan management, and review of development proposals. The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment that balances leadership and supervision with challenging projects requiring comprehensive experience in city planning.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the planning team,
• Review complex statutory plan, land use bylaw amendments, and development proposals,
• Develop planning policies and procedures,
• Review intermunicipal referrals and provide recommendations, and,
• Produce original research and reports.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Planning or a related field,
• Seven (7) years progressively responsible work in planning,
• Eligible for full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners; and,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through the ability to facilitate, network, research and analyze, and resolve issues,
• Supervisory experience, MCIP certification, and experience working in a municipality are considered assets.

Visit our website at www.sprucegrove.org for more information. 

Send cover letter and resume specifying position title and competition number to employment@sprucegrove.org

Planner, Stantec - St. John's, NL, Canada

Planner

Stantec

April 23, 2015

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Parks and Recreation Planning

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Urban Design

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Georgeta Suta

Phone: 

905-944-6189

Email: 

georgeta.suta@stantec.com

Website: 

http://www.stantec.com

Location: 

St. John's, NL A1B 0L2

Canada

Your Opportunity:

If balancing a rewarding career with a healthy lifestyle outside of the workplace is important to you, consider St. John’s. This vibrant city offers the same first-class amenities that you would expect from a large city in a community that maintains the spirit, values, and warmth of a small town. The region is growing.

Whether it is our vibrant arts and entertainment scene; local culture and folklore; sweeping landscapes and recreation opportunities; the rewards for you and your family are here.

Build your career AND enjoy your life. St. John’s.

Our St. John’s, NL office has an opportunity for a Planner. As a leader in our multidisciplinary consulting team, you will use your planning and project management expertise to grow opportunities within our expanding team and organization.  We operate as a highly collaborative and dynamic team to make thoughtful and creative projects for our clients and our communities. We value energetic, engaged, and solutions-oriented individuals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Effectively managing interdisciplinary project teams and deliver projects through coordination of regional and municipal planning, community consultation and visioning, design, and other efforts as opportunities arise;
• Leading business development efforts and proposals;
• Building key relationships, generating and securing new business in private and public sectors;
• Mentoring the staff members you supervise;
• Successfully liaising and negotiating with authorities at all levels of government.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Degree in Urban / Regional Planning or related degree from an accredited University;
• Minimum of 10 years of professional planning experience with a strong emphasis on regional planning;
• CIP Membership is required;
• Experience with all phases of consulting work, from proposal-writing to project completion;
• A diverse portfolio of work and strong writing skills;
• Graphic and visual communication skills considered an asset;
• Proven skills managing projects, clients, and people;
• Business development interest and capability;
• Design experience, such as Urban Design or Landscape Architecture, is a definite asset;
• Specific knowledge of land development processes;
• Public consultation experience and confidence facilitating public meetings;
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills and experience (ranging from informal client meetings to formal stand-up presentations) with various stakeholders;
• An understanding of the NL Urban and Rural Planning Act is considered an asset;
• A driver’s license is required, and some travel will be expected. 

Did you know? Stantec has been named one of the 2014 Best Places to work in Atlantic Canada.

Planner I – Development & Urban Design - The City of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Planner I – Development & Urban Design

The City of Guelph is a vibrant community with over 120,000 people located in the heart of Southern Ontario, just one hours driving distance from Toronto. Set in a picturesque natural setting, Guelph is known for its rich architectural heritage, growing economy and excellent quality of life – all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

JOB SUMMARY:

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Planner – Development & Urban Design. Reporting to the Manager of Development Planning, the successful candidate will assist in a wide range of development functions with a focus on Urban Design, Committee of Adjustment review, Site Plan Approval and quality customer service. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, excellence and wellness, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision – to be the city that makes a difference.

HOURS OF WORK:
35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Evening work would be required to attend meetings.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for a full range of planning activities related to land use and development with a focus on plan review/ approvals (Committee of Adjustment, Site Plan approval, Demolition Control, minor development applications) and urban design.
• Assist with the functioning of the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) by reviewing applications against established urban design policies.
• Act as the primary Counter Planner for preliminary applications and inquiries.
• Coordinate all general inquiries and questions related to the planning function (e.g. plan review procedures) to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist the Manager of Development Planning and the Development Planners with research related to development applications and best practice reviews.
• Act as expert witness at Ontario Municipal Board and other tribunals, as required.
• Facilitate and support public consultation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field and 2 – 3 years planning and urban design experience, preferably in a municipal development planning environment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Class “G” driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Urban Design practices and in the application and interpretation of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), Provincial Growth Plan and other relevant legislations, policies and guidelines
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planner’s Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planning(CIP)
• Experience in computer aided drafting and modeling (i.e. AutoCAD, SketchUp), and AMANDA is an asset
• Good working knowledge of computer based planning applications and MS Office.
• Proven ability with quickly communicating graphic ideas and hand-sketching.
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills, able to set priorities, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
• Experience at the Ontario Municipal Board or other tribunals, an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to provide a solution oriented, customer service approach using good judgement, creativity and strategic thinking
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

SALARY: $34.29 – $42.09 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be received online by May 3, 2015. To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply For This Position” icon. Please follow the instructions and follow all steps to the process. In order to be considered for this position you must complete all of the steps when creating your profile. This will include a short online screening questionnaire specific to this position as part of the application process. You will also need to attach both your cover letter and resume saved as one document (PDF format preferred). If you have already created a profile, you may simply login to begin your application.

Planner - City of Kamloops, BC, Canada

Planner

City of Kamloops

April 1, 2015

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

250-828-3439

Website: 

http://www.kamloops.ca/hr/index.shtml

Location: 

Kamloops, BC V2V2C6

Canada

The City of Kamloops is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented Planner to fill a one year contract position.  The successful candidate will perform highly skilled professional planning work of a complex nature under the limited supervision of the Community Planning Supervisor.  Work will be primarily associated with the comprehensive review and update of the City's Official Community Plan.  Work involves applying specialized knowledge for the design, preparation, and completion of long-range and short range planning projects, including development applications/permits, subdivision applications, sector plans, themed plans, and neighbourhood plans. Work may also involve working as part of a planning team on community plan amendments, zoning reviews, community-engagement initiatives, or comprehensive neighbourhood redevelopment planning studies. The job involves inside and occasional outside work in the inspection of development sites, the supervision of several technical and clerical staff on a project or assignment basis, and frequent high volumes of work and tight deadlines. The incumbent is responsible for protecting the confidentiality of many planning matters and for exercising courtesy, tact, persuasion and diplomacy in dealings with City staff, developers, the public and officials from other companies and agencies. The Planner is responsible for the care, accuracy, and attention to many conflicting interests and objectives when preparing reports, projects, policies, and plans and when researching and assessing development proposals. The incumbent must be well-organized, resourceful, and motivated and must exercise considerable integrity, courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and persuasion in a diverse range of internal and external situations that are frequently difficult, specialized, and sensitive.

For more information or to apply, please visit:http://www.kamloops.ca/hr/index.shtml