Job Description

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city and their careers forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status



Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope



The Planning & Development Department has a regular full-time (RFT) opportunity for a Planner 2 in the Development Planning Division in the Planning and Development Department.

Reporting to the Development Planning Manager, this is an intermediate level professional planner position with a considerable level of experience and expertise to undertake a wide range of planning assignments of moderate to high complexity with some responsibility to mentor junior planners.

Responsibilities



Preparing, researching and providing analysis on a wide range of planning issues.

Reviewing, negotiating and processing complex land development applications.

Responding to development enquiries from Council and the public.

Preparing comprehensive reports with recommendations to Council and preparing correspondence to the public.

Drafting comprehensive development (CD) Zoning Bylaws.

Coaching and mentoring junior planners.

Other duties include conducting site inspections.

Qualifications



Completion of a Degree in Planning or a related discipline with supplementary courses recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners as fulfilling the requirement for membership and a minimum of 5 years experience in the planning profession or completion of a relevant Master's Degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in the planning profession.

A valid and unrestricted driver's license is an asset.

Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is an asset.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings:

1

Pay Grade:

33

Hourly Rate:

$60.82 (2024 Rates) Pay Steps Hourly Rates Step 1 $60.82 Step 2 (6 months) $63.35 Step 3 (18 months) $66.00 Step 4 (30 months) $68.79

Conditions of Employment



Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date



This job will be posted until November 25, 2025.

Our Values



Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community