About this role
Project Facilitator II (Project Facilitation Branch)Requisition ID: 46646 OrganizationVancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Project Facilitator II manages and coordinates highly complex and controversial development permit applications through City reviews and approvals. In this role, the Project Facilitator is the primary contact for project applicants, interdepartmental staff teams and the community. Development Permit applications may include large site developments (e.g. Oakridge and East Fraser Lands), large-scale developments, institutional projects and affordable housing projects. The Project Facilitator has extensive experience in project management, working with local government, leading public engagement, working with interdisciplinary teams and resolving issues among multiple parties.The Project Facilitator II reports to Manager of Project Facilitation and the Assistant Director of Development Services and work closely with other City departments, the Indigenous community, developers, and members of the general public.Specific Duties and Responsibilities Manages the processing of development permit applications from pre-application, staff review, decision by the Development Permit Board or Director of Planning to issuance including Building Permit and Occupancy Permit staff as issues arise. Coordinates the evaluation of Development Permit applications by interdepartmental teams considering applicable City policies, by-laws and requirements. Identifies conflicts and competing interests between review staff, applicant and community and ensures project issues are resolved. Facilitates negotiations of conditions of development permit approval and clearances. Engages directly with applicant teams and members of the community utilizing strong interpersonal, public engagement and communications skills. Coordinates public engagement including responding to enquiries from the public. This may include organizing public meetings to explain proposals to the community. Establishes and oversees a schedule for project processing, approval and issuance. Facilitates and chairs meetings, coordinates preparation of reports to the Development Permit Board and works with staff to prepare projects going to committees (i.e. Heritage Commission, Urban Design Panel). Establishes and maintains high standards of engagement, communication, and constructive relationships with Aboriginal Communities and First Nations. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned. QualificationEducation and Experience: Completion of a graduate degree in Planning, Engineering, Architecture or a related field Considerable related experience in planning and development, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience in a related position with project management responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the development permit approval process and roles and responsibilities in the review and approval of projects. Thorough knowledge of the Zoning and Development By-law and other related By-laws. Considerable knowledge of governmental structures and systems. Demonstrated teamwork, facilitation, project management and communication s