City of Colwood Hiring For Job Description at Colwood, BC Full Time

CITY OF COLWOOD

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PARKS PLANNER I

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY PLANNING

POSITION TYPE: FULL-TIME AUXILIARY UNION POSITION (TEMPORARY)

PAY GRADE: PAY GRADE 15 (Under Review)

LAST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 2022 (Under Review)

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

Reporting to the Director of Community Planning, the Parks Planner I contributes to the effective

operation of the City’s Park system through parks and open space planning, design, project development

and coordination, inventory, and assessment. This position provides support to both the Community

Planning and Parks Operations Teams in meeting departmental goals and objectives. The Parks Planner

will also be required to regularly liaise with various government and partner agencies including Parks

Canada and local First Nations.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination of City parks planning projects including initiatives related to a potential future National

Urban Park.

• Performs all aspects of parks planning including research, community consultation, landscape design,

concept plans, management plans and general park planning.

• Undertakes the development and design of parks and open spaces including site assessment, use

studies, research, and liaison with stakeholders. Assists with the preparation of concepts and detailed

designs for specific park developments; prepares work plans, specifications, and preliminary cost

estimates.

• Assists in large planning processes including preparation of terms of reference, tender documents,

consultant selection and supervision, liaison with project committees and consultant.

• Assists with work required to obtain and operate new foreshore and Crown land leases for parks

purposes.

• Provides recommendations to the Director of Community Planning and Parks Manager regarding

parkland acquisition and dedications. Reviews subdivision applications and development proposals

provision and use of parkland in area. Assesses properties to ensure conformity with open space/park

planning objectives and design standards; identifies physical planning and development issues.

Obtains and monitors various licenses, leases and other tenure documents related to parkland.

• Attends community organization meetings including Esquimalt Lagoon Stewardship Initiative

meetings to provide and collect information.

• Assists with the development and delivery of presentations to City Council and Committees.

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• Develops marketing, promotion and educational strategies and materials and coordinates

information for distribution. Coordinates Park information for local and regional media in

collaboration with the Communication Manager.

• Responds to public inquiries regarding parks and open space issues in the City.

• The above generally describes the responsibilities involved with the position however is not intended

to be an exhaustive list.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Completion of Post-secondary college/university degree in Landscape Architecture, Land Use

Planning, or other relevant degree program.

• Three years prior job-related experience in park planning, development and management, or an

equivalent combination of training and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to function efficiently with little direction to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with volunteers, municipal officials, and other employees, to meet and successfully serve

the public on a continuing basis.

• Excellent project management skills including the ability to effectively control project timelines and

project resources/budgets.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of matters as required.

• Ability to organize and conduct park planning and consultation processes, including a good working

knowledge of site planning, landscape design and community planning principles.

• Experience in coordination of work related to parks planning and development projects.

• Ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with staff, volunteers, contractors and consultants.

• Proven ability to plan and achieve goals and work independently under pressure and to deadlines.

• Familiarity with planning documents, map reading and legal descriptions.

• Knowledge of GIS applications including the ability to access and use digital mapping data.

• Ability to work varied hours as necessary to meeting the requirements of attending public meetings

(some evening and weekend work).

• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.

• Adaptability: Willingness to be flexible in a changing environment.
• Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains respectful and cooperative working

relationships.

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REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• Class 5 BC Driver’s License is preferred.

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