Job Description / Duties

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Reporting to the Director of Development Services, this position leads the implementation of the Town’s waterfront development plan. The position is responsible to ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with milestones outlined in the Waterfront Area Plan implementation schedule. The incumbent must manage relationships and provide leadership, supervision, guidance and oversight to an array of colleagues, partners and consultants, and navigate and coordinate approval processes and technical requirements necessary to implement the plan.

JOB CONTEXT
On a regular basis, the Project Manager interacts with senior leadership, administrative support, and varying external consultants. This role has considerable independence, but requires frequent reporting to, and interaction with, elected officials from the Town and Stz’uminus First Nation, the general public, higher levels of government, the development and real estate industry, consultants, legal counsel, and other key stakeholders. This role may require provincial travel. The incumbent will work remotely, but will be required to regularly attend meetings and site visits in Ladysmith.

Qualifications / Required Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
1. A University degree in a relevant field such as engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, real estate economics, project management or a related field of study and at least 5 years of experience on major redevelopment projects. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
2. Demonstrated understanding of and an ability to navigate municipal, federal and provincial approval processes for developing contaminated sites, foreshores, land and harbors.
3. Demonstrated experience working with all levels of government and First Nations.
4. Ability to facilitate RFP and similar processes for selecting consultants, developers, land purchasers and other services.
5. Ability to analyze complex situations and/or technical information, determine appropriate courses of action and subsequently, prepare clear, concise, complete reports for discussion and informed decision making.
6. Experience with real estate and land development processes and urban planning principles.
7. Ability to weigh different project objectives relating to infrastructure, heritage revitalization, remediation, sustainable development and formulate balanced and practical recommendations that obtain buy in from stakeholders and approval authorities.
8. Ability to anticipate and manage inquiries from senior management, citizens and Council.
9. Conflict resolution, negotiation and issues management acumen.
10. Political awareness and a broad understanding of the municipal government environment.
11. Blend of leadership, management, entrepreneurship/innovation and technical attributes.
12. Understanding of financial management principles including; the preparation and management of capital budgets, cost estimating, and variance reporting.
13. Demonstrates attention to accuracy, completeness and timeliness in tasks, approaching work in a disciplined and orderly fashion.
14. Demonstrated initiative with specific direction; completing tasks by removing barriers and locating necessary resources.
15. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a wide variety of situations applying diplomacy and interpersonal skill to establish and maintain productive relationships.
16. Demonstrated high level of focus on internal and external client service continuously seeking ways to meet and exceed expectations.
17. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a team and with Town employees, stakeholders and partners to achieve optimal results.
18. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Additional Information

This competition will be open until November 24, 2019. Please submit your application referencing competition #2019-28 to:
Ian Paydli, Manager of Human Resources
City Hall, 410 Esplanade, PO Box 220
Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2
Email: hr@ladysmith.ca; Ph: 250.245.6412; Fax: 250.245.6411

For a complete job description, please visit our website at:
http://www.ladysmith.ca/city-hall/careers-volunteering/current-vacancies

The Town of Ladysmith thanks all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information

Ian Paydli, Manager of Human Resources
City Hall, 410 Esplanade, PO Box 220
Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2
Email: hr@ladysmith.ca; Ph: 250.245.6412; Fax: 250.245.6411

Employer Profile

If you get excited about the thought of making an amazing town even more incredible, we are looking for you. The Town of Ladysmith is seeking a full-time term Project Coordinator to work remotely and facilitate the implementation of our Waterfront Area Development Plan.
This is an important plan. It sets forth a vision, a guiding change that will benefit generations to come. It is also the culmination of a planning process that brought together the Town of Ladysmith and the Stz’uminus First Nation, strengthening a relationship and creating an outcome that seeks to benefit both communities.
As a member of the management team you will be tasked with placing a significant focus on project coordination, creating positive relationships and providing leadership, supervision, guidance and oversight to an array of colleagues, associates and consultants. You will partner with members of the Stz’uminus First Nation to make the goals of our Waterfront Area Implementation Plan a reality.
The Town of Ladysmith has a strong, progressive management team. Our structure supports your excellence and the value you are able to bring as a strategic partner while our culture will ensure a positive work-life balance. This opportunity provides you with a competitive total compensation package, and the resources you need to take your skills to the next level.