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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Manager of Development and Environmental Services
Posted on October 25, 2024 by Employer details City of Maple Ridge
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City of Maple RidgeManager of Development and Environmental ServicesTHE ORGANIZATION: CITY OF MAPLE RIDGEEstablished in the late 1800s on the traditional territories of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations, the City of Maple Ridge is located north of the Fraser River between the Pitt River and Stave Falls in the shadow of the Golden Ears Mountain. Maple Ridge is connected to the south Fraser by the Golden Ears Bridge, putting the City within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver, the US border, and several airports. Maple Ridge has doubled in size every 20 years since 1921 and is one of the fastest growing areas in Metro Vancouver. With a growing population of over 90,000, the City offers a blend of authentic rural activities and urban amenities alongside a unique culture and history that is intertwined with traditional BC industries. Maple Ridge is a community of passion, choice and opportunity, welcoming diversity and providing a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors alike. The City boasts a balanced and stable economy, providing local, high-quality jobs and growth opportunities for residents while also balancing environmental protection initiatives with job creation and sound development. Smart development has revitalized the urban core, providing a new focus for community, cultural and economic activities. In fact, investments to build the Golden Ears Bridge and the new Pitt River Bridge have helped fill a housing boom and new investment in business. Maple Ridge proudly serves its constituents as business friendly, responsive and dedicated civil servants. The organization is undergoing a cultural transformation to position it as the leading centre of excellence in the Metro Vancouver area, serving a region expected to grow to over 165,000 people in the next two decades. To learn more, please visit the City of Maple Ridge?s website. THE OPPORTUNITY: MANAGER OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESMaple Ridge is seeking a dynamic Manager of Development and Environmental Services (?Manager?) to lead the environmental and development sections within the Planning Department. In this key role, the Manager is responsible for managing a team of professionals, overseeing the establishment and administration of development guidelines, and directing processes related to Official Community Plan amendments rezoning, development permits, subdivisions, A.L.R. applications, and other development initiatives. This Manager?s leadership is also crucial in coordinating professional staff in environmental quality control reviews, addressing critical issues such as tree, soil and fill permits, air and water quality, stream and habitat protection, and effluent discharge. As the primary contact for the development community, the Manager engages with Council, the public, industry professionals, and external agencies, exercising significant independence in their decision-making. The Manager?s ability to navigate complex and contentious projects will be essential to achieving desired outcomes, all while working within established guidelines and policies. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning leader to take the development and environmental team of a rapidly growing community to the next level. With a focus on mentoring staff and developing team capacity, while collaborating across the City?s divisions, the Manager will make a significant impact in the ongoing cultural transformation and customer-centric approach that is underway at Maple Ridge. With an eye to responsiveness, innovation, and efficiency, developing strong relationships inside and outside of the organization, the Manager will create a results-driven departmental culture that signals that Maple Ridge is ?open for business.? Key Responsibilities:Directs the environmental and development sections of the Planning Department, including providing significant input over the recruitment, selection, training, performance and discipline of staff, and th- LocationMaple Ridge, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$144,652YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99053
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