Parks Planner - Planning and Development

Capital Regional District•View Royal, BC

2d•CA$52 - CA$59

About The Position

This position is responsible for the successful delivery and leadership of park planning initiatives by preparing park and trail management plans, undertaking/coordinating the preparation of environmental and social studies and integrating this information with park and trail planning; preparing park infrastructure development plans; organizing and conducting public engagement related to park planning initiatives, and coordinating the implementation of park management plans. The Parks Planner manages projects that are environmentally, socially and technically complex, involve a wide range of interests and stakeholders and are often politically sensitive.

Requirements

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
Experience preparing park and trail management plans, studies and policies
Ability to prepare environmental and social studies related to park and natural area management
Ability to develop planning strategies and recommend appropriate solutions
Ability to manage projects from initiation to implementation
Ability to coordinate and facilitate public participation processes that involve external stakeholders
Ability to provide guidance and direction to interdisciplinary teams and external consultants.
Knowledge of regional parks and trails planning theory, principles and professional practices and their application,
Knowledge of the concepts of park and protected area planning and public sector land use planning
Knowledge of natural area conservation and outdoor recreation management, ecosystem-based management and the use of environmental and cultural information in park planning
Knowledge of research techniques and principles
Knowledge of GIS and its application for park planning
Superior writing, editing, presentation and public speaking skills
Demonstrated planning, leadership, public relations and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of and ability to use various computer word processing, spreadsheet and project scheduling programs and databases
Ability to strategically identify, analyze and evaluate complex issues and situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships
Masters degree in a related discipline
A minimum of 5 years' directly related experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Eligible for membership in a relevant professional association
Valid BC Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

Links the CRD Regional Parks and Trails Strategic Plan with park and trail planning.
Prepares park and trail management plans.
Prepares project terms of reference.
Prepares and controls project budget.
Coordinates project teams.
Coordinates the preparation of all necessary mapping
Provides recommendations to the Manager Parks Planning and Development regarding land acquisition priorities.
Write all planning documents related to planning activities
Presents draft park management plans and other planning documents to CRD Management Team for review and comments
Conducts and coordinates public and government involvement and reports on the results.
Acts as department spokesperson at public meetings.
Presents park management plans to Regional Parks Committee and municipal councils.
Undertakes special planning studies and participates in cooperative planning exercises with other agencies and levels of government
Supervises consultants working on planning projects and oversees the administration and supervision of contract and budget
Participates on project management teams in Regional Parks.
Prepares draft staff reports and budget submissions for Manager Parks Planning and Development.
Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
Performs other related duties as required.