Planner Ii

City of Port Alberni:

Planner II:

• The City of Port Alberni is a vibrant community of over 18,000 people. Located centrally on Vancouver Island, Port Alberni is a wellserviced municipality that offers residents affordable west coast living, as well as proximity to oceanfront, lakes, rivers and mountains._

We are currently looking for a
Planner II to join the City's planning team.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the successful applicant is responsible for undertaking a wide variety of long range and current planning assignments as well as administering the City's OCP Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw and Development Permit Area guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Act as project manager for long range planning and perform planning reviews, research and followup of special projects
• Review, revise and develop long range plans and policies
• Conduct studies on a wide variety of land use, urban growth, environmental sustainability and community livability trends, opportunities and initiative
• Support the implementation of the City's Official Community Plan
• Work closely with the public, stakeholders, developers, external agencies and other departments to provide support on planning and development issues;
• Be creative and use sound judgment in making planning recommendations
• Coordinate various developmentrelated initiatives

Qualifications & Experience:

• A graduate degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography or Landscape Architecture is required
• A minimum of five years of related planning experience in a municipal setting
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC
• Good working knowledge of site planning, urban design, and community planning practices as well as planning legislation and applicable bylaws and subdivision control provisions and requirements
• Excellent report writing, research, analytical, problemsolving and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
• The rate of pay for this position is $41.80 per hour and includes a full benefits package. In addition, this position works a flex

- day schedule_.

To Apply:
Please forward a resume and cover letter, including copies of your qualifications, by
4:30pm on June 23, 2023:

Attention:
Human Resources

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

_We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted._

Education :
Bachelor's degree

Experience : 5 years or more

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