Senior Planner, Strategic Projects Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on March 26, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: E13-05 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Economic Development & Planning Services Job Description: The fifth largest city in BC, and with one of the fastest growing economies in the country, Abbotsford is truly a community of opportunity. Located 50 minutes from downtown Vancouver and nestled in the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford???s views and natural beauty are unrivalled. Abbotsford offers a thriving urban centre with all the amenities of big city living at a fraction of the cost. As an employer, Abbotsford is not your typical municipality. We value progress, customer service, integrity and our unique ability to provide diverse innovative services. We manage our own law enforcement and emergency services, water supply and wastewater treatment plants, as well as an International Airport. With this range in services that we provide to our residents we offer just as diverse career opportunities in varied departments. Abbotsford is an excellent place to live, work and raise a family. Senior Planner, Strategic Projects | Posting #E13-05 We are currently offering an excellent opportunity in our Economic Development & Planning Services Department, for a dynamic, self-motivated professional with proven leadership skills, energy and creativity of a Senior Planner for Strategic Projects. As an integral team player, you will be part of achieving the vision of Abbotsford as the most sustainable, livable, and prosperous City in British Columbia. Working in close co-operation with the Manager, Strategic Projects and the Senior Project Coordinator, the Senior Planner will provide advanced knowledge, expertise and leadership in directing projects through the City???s development approval processes. Applications commonly require processing tailored to the unique circumstances of the project; seldom are they routine. Are you up for the challenge of joining our highly motivated professional team to build the future success of Abbotsford? In this exciting role you will: ??? Facilitate expeditious processing of commercial, industrial and institutional development applications; ??? Liaise closely with the development community and their consultants to work with and share the vision of the developer while working within the legal constraints of municipal authority; ??? Champion projects through personal relationships, influence and experience and take decisive action to expedite municipal approvals; ??? Make recommendations and presentations to Council relating to development applications and act as principal host for informal public informational meetings related to development; ??? Make decisions within the intent of the bylaw, which often requires a balanced perspective with respect to land use proposals and economic development goals; ??? Make decisions on acceptance of alternative design solutions that are equivalent to prescribed regulations. As the successful candidate you have a Masters in Urban Planning, or a combination of experience and a Bachelor???s Degree in a related field, plus at least 7 years of related experience preferably with a local government or the private development industry. You are also eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and membership in the Planning Institute of BC (PIBC). If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, this is the opportunity for you! To learn more about this and other positions we offer and to submit an application, please visit us online at: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: March 11, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 26, 2013 04:30 PM Back