Job Description

City of Port Alberni

Planning Technician

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The City of Port Alberni is a vibrant community of over 20,000 people. Located centrally on

Vancouver Island, Port Alberni is a well-serviced municipality that offers residents affordable

west coast living, as well as proximity to oceanfront, lakes, rivers and mountains.



We are currently looking for a

Planning Technician

to join the City's planning team. Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of duties including processing applications, updating property records, responding to planning enquiries and supporting the planning department.

Responsibilities:

Intake and process records and files, development applications and subdivision applications Coordinate referrals, prepare public notices and general correspondence, assist with report preparation, and perform computerized mapping and research Work closely with the public, developers, external agencies and other departments to provide support on a variety of planning issues and initiatives Update property records in the City's corporate database Produce basic maps with GIS and illustration software to support community planning and development review Prepare correspondence, reports, maps, plans and graphical presentations Draft bylaws and permits, research and compile information on planning issues as required Organize and support various committee meetings, prepare and distribute agendas and minutes, liaise with committee members Draft content for and update the City's website regarding planning and related matters

Qualifications & Experience:

Completion of a 2-year diploma in land use planning, architecture or building technology A minimum of three years of experience in community or regional planning Ability to interpret municipal bylaws related to land use regulations and provide information for enquiries Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning issues and regulations Considerable knowledge and skill using Microsoft 365 software (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong research and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud graphic design applications and ArcGIS is considered an asset Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License




The current rate of pay for this position is $41.04 per hour and includes a full benefits package. In addition, this position works a flex-day schedule.



Interested candidates may apply by forwarding a resume and cover letter, including copies of your qualifications, by

4:30pm on December 5, 2025:

Attention:

Human Resources

By mail:

City of Port Alberni, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8

By email:

humanresources_resumes@portalberni.ca

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that

only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.




Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years