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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 Planner II to join the City’s planning team. Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the successful candidate will be 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:

• Review and process development applications including OCP and zoning amendments, development variance permits, and development permits
• Coordinate long range planning projects and perform planning, review, research and follow-up for special projects
• Conduct studies on a wide variety of land use trends, opportunities and initiatives including growth, housing and community livability
• 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
• Prepare and present comprehensive planning reports and recommendations to City Council, the Advisory Planning Commission, and other committees
• Provide technical information, advice and assistance to other departments, applicants, external stakeholders, government agencies, elected officials and the general public regarding development and land use issues.
• Conduct and facilitate public engagement using a variety of forums and methods

Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Community, Urban or Regional Planning, or an equivalent discipline related to Planning plus a minimum of four years of experience in community or regional planning, with experience at the local government level. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Eligibility for or membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Planning Institute of BC (PIBC).
• Sound knowledge of site planning, urban design, and community planning practices as well as planning legislation and applicable bylaws and subdivision control provisions and requirements.
• Considerable experience with and skill using Microsoft 365 software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Knowledge of Abode Creative Cloud graphic design applications, ArcGIS and SketchUp is considered an asset.
• Excellent report writing, research, analytical, problem-solving 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 currently $41.80 per hour however this will increase at the conclusion of the current bargaining process. This position includes a full benefits package and a flex-day schedule.

Interested candidates may apply by forwarding a resume and cover letter, including copies of your qualifications, by 4:30pm on August 23, 2024:

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.