Planner, Community Assistance Program - Smart Growth BC

Job Posting - Planner, Community Assistance Program

Smart Growth BC is a province-wide non-profit organization working with

communities, local governments, professionals and industry sectors in

advancing more sustainable land development policies and practices: compact

communities, sustainable transportation, affordable housing, preservation of

greenspace and farmland, and more efficient use of infrastructure. 

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) is a core program of Smart Growth BC,

providing advice, policy recommendations, resources and presentations to

community organizations and local governments on smart growth practices. The

CAP Planner will provide assistance with general smart growth strategies as

well as technical assistance on specific smart growth policies, e.g.

affordable housing. 

We are looking for a dynamic person to join the Smart Growth BC team to

increase our outreach and assistance capacity. Our ideal CAP Planner looks

like this:

Masters Degree in Planning or a combination of experience and related

education.  Other disciplines will be considered. 

2-4 years work experience in planning or a related field. 

Knowledge of affordable housing issues. 

Knowledge of land economics. 

Effective public speaker. 

Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Strong facilitation skills. 

Strong understanding of local government land use planning processes and

policy. 

Ability to speak passionately about smart growth and sustainability, and can

get others excited about it. 

Aptitude for research in smart growth issues. 

Fundraising experience. 

A personal fit with smart growth values. 

This is a one-year, full-time, salaried position with benefits, with

possibility of extension, depending on funding.

If this unique position appeals to you, please submit a resume with cover

letter describing your qualifications, experience and interest by 12:00

NOON, Monday December 15th, by email to: info@smartgrowth.bc.ca with 'CAP

Planner Position' in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for your interest working with Smart Growth B.C.;

however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on Smart Growth B.C. and a job description for this

position, please check out our website at www.smartgrowth.bc.ca. 

No phone calls please.

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