Job Description

Competition No:

2025-273

Duration:

Regular Full Time

Salary:

$7,011 - 7,319 - 7,629 - 7,946 - 8,285/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Special Notes:

Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated:

9/26/25



This position works in the Development organizational unit. This is planning work at the semi-professional level in assisting with and preparing development applications under the direction of a supervisor. The incumbent assembles, researches, analyzes, and interprets a wide variety of data relevant to planning programs and projects; prepares reports and recommendations for consideration by a supervisor; represents the Department at internal and external meetings and establishes and maintains liaison with a variety of internal and external contacts. The incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgement and action within defined limits while more complex or unusual matters are referred to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of technical adequacy and conformance to established procedures and policies. Performs related work as required.


Qualifications include the completion of a University graduation in Urban Geography, Planning or a related discipline and sound related experience within a planning environment OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, by-laws and objectives governing the operations of the Planning Department; knowledge of the community and/or social planning practices, principles, techniques and methods applicable to the work performed and of the current trends and developments in the relevant discipline. A Planning Analyst will have the ability to collect, analyze and interpret statistical and narrative data; represent the Planning Department, make public presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with Municipal staff professionals and will have the ability to prepare correspondence and maintain records and files related to the work. A valid Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required.


Please apply online by

October 6, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at

604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.