Housing planner
City of Victoria’s Sustainable Planning and Community Development Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Housing planner. City of Victoria’s Sustainable Planning and Community Development Department focuses on sustainable urban growth. It provides services in land use planning, zoning, and infrastructure development. The department also offers community engagement and policy development. This approach ensures that Victoria’s expansion aligns with its sustainability and livability goals. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Victoria
Department: Sustainable Planning and Community Development
Position: Housing planner
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $55.64 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position
Location: 1 Centennial Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, Canada
Shift: 35 hour work week, Monday to Friday
Job Code: 4395
Competition Number: 24/180
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have hold a university undergraduate degree in urban planning accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners
Experience: Candidates should have 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should handle short periods of intense concentration while preparing reports and recommendations
- The candidates should focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods and meet multiple deadlines
- The candidates should be able to work in an office environment and prepared to work irregular hours
- The candidates should organize and prioritize work
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should understand and apply the principles of urban planning and housing
- The candidates should compose and present proposals and policies and interpret policies, legislation, and regulations
- The candidates should operate current City word processing, spreadsheet, and related specialty software at a working level
- The candidates should establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
- The candidates should have a current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License and prepared to substitute in a more senior position
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to implement Victoria Housing Strategy actions; support local area planning processes and development of housing-related policies; provide advice and recommendations to senior staff and Council on planning and housing policies, programs, and initiatives, both in written reports and oral presentations; and lead or assist with zoning bylaw updates that support the provision of housing supply and diversity, consistent with the Official Community Plan and neighborhood plans
- The candidates should be able to research housing issues and trends; apply research to inform policy, planning, and program development; prepare housing statistics for annual reports; and interpret related bylaws and policies
- The candidates should be able to organize public engagement events; facilitate small group discussions at workshops, open houses, and public meetings; and make presentations
- The candidates should be able to represent the Department at community and advisory group meetings and to outside agencies; liaise with social service agencies, community organizations, neighborhood associations, and other levels of government; and respond to inquiries from the public, outside agencies, and other departments by providing information on City policies, initiatives, and processes
- The candidates should be able to coordinate, assign, and review the work of consultants as required, including coordinating consultant contracts and budgets depending on project scope
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
careers@victoria.ca.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!