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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Planning Services Manager
Posted on October 10, 2024 by Employer details Peace River Regional District
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Peace River Regional DistrictPlanning Services ManagerTHE ORGANIZATION: PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICTLocated east of the Rockies, the regional district is characterized by rolling hills with grain and cattle farms. About 40% of the province's Agricultural Land Reserve is situated within the regional district. The Peace River flows west-to-east through the middle of the eastern half of the regional district. West of the Rockies, the terrain is severe mountain wilderness with few roads and only a handful of inhabitants. The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) was established in 1987 when the lands formerly included in the Peace River-Liard Regional District were divided into two regional districts. The PRRD encompasses approx. twelve million hectares (119,000 square kilometers) and serves a population of about 61,532 who reside in seven incorporated municipalities and four rural electoral areas. Regional districts in British Columbia were established by the Provincial Government for three primary purposes:To act as local government for their (unincorporated) electoral areas; To provide the political and administrative frameworks necessary for member municipalities and electoral areas to collaborate on the provision of services; and, To be the regional service body responsible for providing regional services to, and undertaking key activities on behalf of, the entire region. To learn more, please visit Peace River Regional District?s Website. THE OPPORTUNITY: PLANNING SERVICES MANAGERReporting to and under the general guidance and direction of the General Manager of Development Services, the Planning Services Manager is responsible for day-to-day planning staff oversight and guidance on technical matters related to the processing of development applications. Drawing upon their experience, technical skills and knowledge, the Planning Services Manager is the primary point of contact for planning staff and management in trouble shooting, issues resolution, process inquiries and guidance on planning document and legislation interpretation. The Planning Services Manager works directly with planning staff in the review of and commenting on correspondence, staff reports and technical comments. This position takes a lead role in long-range land use and development planning for the PRRD regional area. They are responsible for leading and managing the efforts in developing policy and performing research, creating official community plans, zoning bylaws and all other land use management tools, as required. The Planning Services Manager takes a lead role in working with planning staff on their professional growth and is actively involved in coaching, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback on assignments to ensure staff learn from their experiences. They provide effective delegation and supervision for the Planners. This position also provides functional, technical, and professional advice and guidance to senior PRRD staff and departments, Regional Board and committees, external agencies, consultants, landowners/developers, and the general public related to the coordination of land use planning and development approvals and processes. Key Accountabilities:Assists with the human resource management practices of the Department, coaching and mentoring planning staff, and identifying staff capacity building training and development opportunities; Provides supervision and direction to the planning department to ensure adherence to departmental requirements and procedures; Leads and manages long-range planning activities in a manner that supports public engagement and community sustainability; Develops and maintains Official Community Plans for unincorporated land and communities; Manages the public consultation process and provides subject matter expertise; Collects and analyses data and survey results; Provides assistance on current planning projects during staff leaves and periods of peak workload; Attends evening meetings and pu- LocationDawson Creek, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$109,064YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #98660
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