Job Description

Development Planner - City of Campbell River

Developoment Planner

The City of Campbell River has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, professional, Development Planner to join our Development Services team as either a Senior Planner or Planner II.

Naturally, Campbell River - Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year-round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 200 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching

The roles... As part of an integrated team, in either of these roles, you will be working in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment. Reporting to the Development Planning Manager, you will perform a wide range of professional planning duties with the Senior Planner's primary focus on complex development planning applications and initiatives. You will be involved in the analysis and processing of development applications, the preparation of various types of development planning reports and studies, public presentations, and the provision of technical advice to customers inside and outside the organization.

To be considered for either of these roles, our ideal candidate will hold the following qualifications.

Senior Planner - $47.62 per hour

• Graduate degree in Urban, Community or Regional Planning or equivalent related discipline or undergraduate degree in a related field combined with a significant suitable combination of training and experience.
• Certified member (RPP) with the Planning Institute of BC or equivalent affiliate.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, within the last 7 years, in land use or community planning, preferably at the local government level.
• Experience in public consultation.

Planner II - $42.70 per hour

• Undergraduate degree in Community Planning, Urban Geography with a focus on land use planning or Urban Design or in a discipline related to planning.
• Certified member (RPP) with the Planning Institute of BC or equivalent affiliate.
• Minimum of 4 years of land using planning experience within the last 7 years, preferably in local government.

We offer professional development opportunities, a 35-hour work week, and a comprehensive benefits package for these CUPE bargaining unit positions.

For more information on these opportunities and to view detailed job descriptions that list all the duties and necessary qualifications for these positions, please visit .

Please include verification of your education and certifications with your application.

Please Note: We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official close date if a successful candidate is identified.

Note: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada can be considered for advertised positions.

This posting will remain open Monday, October 10, 2022

Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-22-53-2 to:

Email:

Human Resources Department
City of Campbell River
301 St. Ann's Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Organization:
Location: Campbell River, BC
Region: North and Central Vancouver Island / Sunshine Coast
Professional Category(s): Planning & Development
Posted: September 13, 2022, 3:41 pm
Expires: October 10, 2022, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more
Rate: $42.70 to $47.62 Hour