District of Sechelt

DISTRICT OF SECHELT

Competition No. 2023-20

Senior Policy Planner

Regular, Full-Time

Nature of the Position

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development and Development Planning Manager, the Senior Policy Planner coordinates policy reviews including reviews and updates of official community plan, housing needs assessment, strategic plans, downtown plan, zoning issues and related policies that respond to a wide range of community planning and development issues.

The position primarily involves creating and updating municipal policy that assists in sustainable municipal operations, future planning, support for housing opportunities, and land development review. The position also includes mentoring and oversight to the Administrative Assistant, Planning Technician and Community Planner. This position provides a critical role in implementing key District goals found within the Council Strategic Plan, Sechelt Vision Plan, Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, Official Community Plan, and the Housing Needs Assessment. This is done by developing, interpreting and applying policy, strategies and regulations effectively and pragmatically. Working alongside other local governments on the Sunshine Coast, the Senior Policy Planner will contribute to regional planning and collaboration.

Priorities in the near to medium term include initiating a review of the official community plan, housing needs assessment and application to housing related grants.

Essential Competencies

The successful candidate will have experience in policy planning including researching best practices for planning, land use and growth management as well as the ability to prepare policy review to improve District procedures. The Senior Policy Planner will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills needed to liase with other levels of government and community groups. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate skills in project management, research, best practice in supporting housing options, leadership as well as facilitating public information meetings and presenting to council.

The Senior Policy Planner will hold a bachelor’s degree in community planning, geography or related field supplemented by urban planning courses and at least five years of related experience. The successful applicant will have a membership or be eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners as well as the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC).

Preferred Competencies

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree in a related field and have experience and/or knowledge working with the provincial legislation as well as municipal bylaws and policies relating to land use.

Working Conditions

This is a permanent full-time unionized position within the BCGEU. Wage for the position is set at Grid Level 14, $40.73 -$45.26 per hour plus an attractive benefits package. Work hours 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of British Columbia.

Applications

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.sechelt.ca/careers or submit a cover letter and resume to Julia Wood, HR Advisor by email to: hr@sechelt.ca.

This competition closes at 4:30pm on May 22, 2023