Planner II

Job Posting Title
Planner II
Company
The City of Vancouver is striving to become the greenest city in the world by 2020 and we are proud to be one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and one of Canada's Greenest Employers.
With employees that have helped Vancouver consistently rank as one of the world's most livable cities, the City values
a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly serve.
Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Department
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation – Planning and Development
Competition #
2014-0376
Application Close
September 27, 2014
Employment Type
Temporary Full Time
Affiliation
CUPE Local 15 Bargaining Unit (VMECW)
Position Start Date
October 20, 2014
Position End Date
October 01, 2016
Salary Information
Pay Grade 31: $44.62 to $52.77 per hour
Main Purpose & Function
This Planner II manages complex major project and planning assignments related to parks and recreation. The focus
of this position is representing Parks and Recreation in the integration of park, recreation and environment interests in
city-wide planning, policy and development initiatives.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The Planner II is responsible for leading complex projects, managing consultant teams, representing Park Board in
multi-disciplinary technical teams, undertaking internal and public consultation processes and bringing projects to a
successful conclusion. The Planner II will perform detailed reviews of applicant proposals and submittals, evaluating
and preparing recommendations for conformance to parks and recreation interests, practices, priorities and policies.
The Planner II is also responsible for investigating problems and identifying issues, developing study and strategy
processes, conducting research and surveys, analyzing results, directing and evaluating studies, and writing reports
summarizing complex issues and formulating policy and recommendations.
The Planner II ensures the integration of parks and recreation interests, strategies, priorities and policies in the
development of community plans, official development plans, large-site redevelopments, re-zonings, development
permits and other city-wide planning initiatives. The Planner II will represent Parks and Recreation interests at various
cross-departmental staff technical teams, working groups and internal and external committees. The Planner II will also
attend Park Board and City Council meetings to represent the department, make presentations, and answer questions.