The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada”, then please apply.
The City of Richmond is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager for our Development Department. As an integral member of the department’s leadership team, the Program Manager, Development supports and implements the vision and direction of City Council and the Director of Development. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical advice and interpretation of the City's Zoning Bylaw and development application processes, ensuring consistent application of regulations and effective distribution of information related to development planning across the City. The role also includes direct leadership and financial accountability for a team of staff responsible for delivering key projects and objectives.
The Program Manager, Development will regularly demonstrate their deep knowledge of community planning theory, practice, and trends as they apply to the Canadian context, while providing expert-level advice, guidance, and direction on planning and development matters. The role will be a strong leader and mentor, managing and coordinating staff and/or contracted worker, and display their ability to work build and work within a team environment.
The ideal candidate will have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Architecture, or a related discipline, with a Master’s degree in Planning being preferred. They should have 10 years of experience in municipal planning or development planning, with specific relevant experience in land use planning, bylaw preparation, and legal document preparation and review, particularly a working knowledge and understanding of various provincial government Acts and regulations is essential. Experience leading and managing a professional team is also preferred.
Additional skills include strong conflict resolution abilities, the capacity to work collaboratively and build relationships with other levels of government, community members, and organizations, and the ability to demonstrate sound judgment, diplomacy, and an understanding of the organization’s strategic priorities. Excellent communication skills are essential, including high-quality written work, drafting public consultation material, and delivering presentations. The candidate must maintain a high degree of confidentiality, handle sensitive information with discretion, and possess excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills. The ability to work independently, deliver results, and exercise independent judgment within a political and regulatory environment is crucial.
The successful candidate should be eligible for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), Planning Institute of BC or the Architectural Institute of BC.
This position will remain open until filled with interviews beginning as qualified individuals are identified.
Employee Group: | Exempt |
Position Status: | Regular Full-Time |
Duration of Appointment: | NA |
Salary Range: | $129,980-$162,476 |
Hours of Work: | Monday - Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Compressed work week |
Application Posted: | 8/1/24 |
External Closing Date: | |
PCC#: | 1078 |
Openings: | 1 |