City of Burnaby

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This is advanced professional planning work at the working supervisory level. The incumbent is responsible for project management of the Official Community Plan Update project including coordinating the activities of the various internal groups, external agencies and consultants involved. The work of a Planner 3 is differentiated from that of a Planner 2 by the additional responsibility for supervising professional and technical subordinates, and by the greater degree of independent action and judgement involved in assisting in the supervision of the operation of a section. An incumbent plans, assigns, supervises and participates in the work of professional and technical staff engaged in the research and preparation of complex development plan concepts; coordinates the activities of the various planning department sections, consultants and those of other Municipal departments and external agencies as they relate to the implementation of programs. Other responsibilities include establishing and maintaining liaison with various interested parties, government agencies, boards, commissions and committees relative to work performed; attending and participating in public meetings as appropriate and representing the Planning Department as directed. Prepares and presents planning reports of a particularly complex and/or sensitive nature. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include University graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning and considerable related professional planning experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, methods and procedures applicable to Municipal planning as well as knowledge of the policies, rules, regulations, by-laws and legislation governing Official Community Plans specifically and planning department operations in general. A Planner 3 will have considerable knowledge of public engagement principles, economics, Municipal finance and sociology and of current literature, trends and developments relating to work performed. Ability to perform professional planning and supervisory work with minimum supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and with internal and external contacts and authorities; represent the Director and act for a supervisor as directed. An incumbent will have the creative ability and professional expertise in analyzing and evaluating data for complex solution. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is required.

Please apply online by January 16, 2023 at www.burnaby.ca/careers

All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. External applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. City of Burnaby employees can refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for City staff.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.