WestUrban Developments Ltd. is a vibrant, fast-growing real estate development company. Our team has over 30 years expertise in construction management, customized development and development planning in Western Canada and Vancouver Island. We believe that positive relationships are the cornerstone for success, and we strive to build strong teams built on respect, integrity, and safety. Our positive environment encourages and empowers our teams to find innovative solutions and overcome challenges.

If this sounds like the place where you would like to grow your career, we are currently seeking a Senior Planner to join our team. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading the execution of multiple residential and mixed-use development projects in British Columbia and across western Canada. This individual will be responsible for successfully bringing the projects through municipal approvals, while maintaining schedule, budgets, and project profitability. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable about the development process, capable of managing large complex projects and passionate about development and housing.

The successful candidate for this position will report to the COO and must be a results-oriented, motivated self-starter with a high degree of initiative, comfortable in working in fast paced-environment and able handle multiple projects and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and manage the professional consultants required to prepare project applications for municipal approvals process.
• Liaise with City Staff and Council to facilitate rezoning and development applications.
• Engage with, and present before Councils, Planning Advisory and Design Review Committees, and Planning Commissions.
• Negotiate and facilitate consensus with external parties such as Provincial Ministries and Local Governments.
• Manage and participate in community engagement and stakeholder processes as required.
• Work independently to manage project schedules to ensure milestones are achieved in a timely fashion.
• Work with the Operations team to produce budgets for DCCs, CACs and amenity contributions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to function in a high volume, challenging environment.
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be required to successfully perform this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary education such as Architecture, Planning, Engineering or Construction supported with education in Real Estate or Urban Land Economics;
• Five (5+) years of experience in multi-family residential development on multi-phased projects;
• Knowledge of design, construction and infrastructure would be an asset;
• Possess a strong understanding of the OCPs and zoning bylaws and municipal approval processes;
• An understanding of concrete and wood-frame construction is an asset;
• Possess strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point;
• Possess strong work ethic and attention to detail;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance multiple perspectives;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Solutions orientated attitude.

What do we offer you?

Finding and keeping the right people is very important to us. We want to offer an opportunity to someone who is passionate not only about building quality apartment buildings but also having the chance to build communities which make a lasting impact. The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 depending on experience.

We are committed to the principles of employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This job posting will remain open until the role has been filled.