Development Project Facilitator

Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
 
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓   word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬtəməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

Due to an upcoming retirement, we have an exciting opportunity on our team for an individual that excels in building and managing relationships. Here at the City of Coquitlam, we are fortunate to experience one of the highest growth rates in the region, and we have earned a reputation as a progressive City that manages growth while creating liveable, safe and complete neighbourhoods. Coquitlam offers the most exciting and diverse professional challenges in City building. This includes the development of new neighbourhoods on Burke Mountain and Fraser Mills, densification of our transit-oriented neighbourhoods and those served by SkyTrain (including our City Centre), as well as the incremental evolution taking place in our older, established neighbourhoods. We are proud of the relationships we have with external partners and we are looking for a seasoned professional to support us in overseeing sensitive and often complex development planning challenges while efficiently keeping us going! In particular, this individual will support infill and missing middle development projects through the City’s Housing Choices program, and other smaller-scale applications, liaising closely with external stakeholders through the process. You will also be working on process and regulatory improvements as part of the City’s Development Application Process Review (DAPR) program. Additionally, you can look forward providing mentorship and support to the team of Planning Assistants and other junior staff.
 
As the Development Project Facilitator, you will be working closely with smaller-scale development applicants to ensure a smooth, organized development review process, identifying and resolving issues involving specific development applications, while working with Senior Planners and management staff across the City. Reporting directly to the Director Development Services, you will be part of the Department leadership team and have strong knowledge of relevant bylaws and regulations. This position offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to bring forward progressive new best practices, establish seamless workflows, and exercise impeccable independent judgement in resolving matters with external stakeholders. This will be done through frequent liaising with staff managing individual development files while also being in contact with other internal stakeholders. Additionally, you will provide input towards development negotiations, process improvements, and also on confidential reports to Council. If you thrive in a fast faced environment, have excellent time management and interpersonal skills, this may be the next step in your career path!
 
Our ideal candidate would preferably possess a degree in Urban Planning, Business Administration or a related field. Education should be supplemented with 5 years in a progressive experience managing complex case files in a professional environment in addition to experience managing finances and supervising staff. Previous leadership experience and/or experience within a municipal setting is desired.

Other Requirements include:

• A willingness to join and excel with a dynamic team and growing municipality that is full of opportunity.
• A desire to take on a new role and strengthen stakeholder relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills to provide strategic advice and guidance on emerging challenges
• Technological skills and familiarity with programs such as MS Office, Bluebeam, and/or AMANDA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and liaise effectively with colleagues, contractors, consultants, community groups, members of the public and external agencies.
• Advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to interpret and act on emerging issues.
• Ability to undertake research and prepare reports or recommendations to senior management, boards of directors and/or City Council.
• Knowledge of municipal permitting processes and the Local Government Act considered an asset.
• An understanding of and a desire to promote the strategic direction of the City.

 The City offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
 
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 11, 2023.

The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.