25-126 Planner 2 - Development Planning
City of Maple Ridge
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Contract type: Full time
PLANNER 2 - COMMUNITY PLANNING POSITION OVERVIEW The City of Maple Ridge is a vibrant and growing community committed to sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Our Planning and Building Department plays a key role in guiding the future of our municipality by promoting responsible land use and fostering meaningful community engagement.We are currently seeking a Planner 2 – Development Planning to join our team of dedicated professionals. In this role, you will help shape the city’s growth by implementing the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, ensuring development aligns with our long-term goals and vision.As a Planner 2, you will be responsible for reviewing moderate to complex land use and development applications to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and bylaws. You will prepare planning reports, draft bylaws, conduct land use studies, and provide professional planning recommendations for Council consideration. You’ll also facilitate public consultations, present proposals, and actively engage with residents, developers, and other stakeholders to support informed and transparent decision-making.
This position plays a key role in guiding a diverse portfolio of development projects through the planning process. You will contribute to land use projections, conduct planning investigations, and participate in the development of policies that support the city’s long-term planning objectives. The role involves a high degree of independent judgment, with guidance and review provided on more complex matters.If you are passionate about community development and urban planning, and want to contribute to the responsible growth of a dynamic municipality, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our collaborative and forward-thinking team.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Planning with some professional experience in urban or regional planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable academic and practical knowledge of principles, practices, and objectives of urban and regional planning.
Knowledge of zoning by-laws, official community plans and land use management techniques and understanding of environmental, social and heritage planning principles
Knowledge of application processing and development process.
Knowledge of effective public consultation tools and methods.
Knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the planning field.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other relevant programs.
Knowledge of standard statistical techniques and research methodology.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, which includes preparation of technical and administrative reports and experience in addressing public forums.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees, professionals and the public as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to present reports to senior staff and Council, if requested to do so.
Ability to exercise consistent judgment and creativity in dealing with a variety of planning matters, problems and projects.
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia.
Class 5 Driver’s Licence valid in the Province of British Columbia.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
This role involves development applications and approvals work that includes experience with:Understanding, reviewing, and managing commercial and industrial development applications. Understanding, reviewing, and managing multi-family development applications.
Five years of development planning (subdivision, rezoning, and development permit) experience.
Planning, managing, and/or supporting public engagement processes.EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
This position plays a key role in guiding a diverse portfolio of development projects through the planning process. You will contribute to land use projections, conduct planning investigations, and participate in the development of policies that support the city’s long-term planning objectives. The role involves a high degree of independent judgment, with guidance and review provided on more complex matters.If you are passionate about community development and urban planning, and want to contribute to the responsible growth of a dynamic municipality, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our collaborative and forward-thinking team.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Planning with some professional experience in urban or regional planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable academic and practical knowledge of principles, practices, and objectives of urban and regional planning.
Knowledge of zoning by-laws, official community plans and land use management techniques and understanding of environmental, social and heritage planning principles
Knowledge of application processing and development process.
Knowledge of effective public consultation tools and methods.
Knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the planning field.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other relevant programs.
Knowledge of standard statistical techniques and research methodology.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, which includes preparation of technical and administrative reports and experience in addressing public forums.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees, professionals and the public as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to present reports to senior staff and Council, if requested to do so.
Ability to exercise consistent judgment and creativity in dealing with a variety of planning matters, problems and projects.
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia.
Class 5 Driver’s Licence valid in the Province of British Columbia.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
This role involves development applications and approvals work that includes experience with:Understanding, reviewing, and managing commercial and industrial development applications. Understanding, reviewing, and managing multi-family development applications.
Five years of development planning (subdivision, rezoning, and development permit) experience.
Planning, managing, and/or supporting public engagement processes.EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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