Planner I

**Westbank First Nation**:

- WFN fosters a workplace environment that is diverse, inclusive, collaborative, healthy, and reflective of syilx values and culture._
**Planner I**:
**Full Time**

**Who We Are**
Located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation (WFN) is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. WFN is dedicated to promoting a healthy and prosperous future to ensure its continued existence as a strong political, social and cultural community.

Westbank First Nation values Equality, Honesty and Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Sustainability, Understanding, Confidentiality and Efficiency.

**About this Opportunity**

Want to know more? You will
- Conduct planning research, including preparing reports for capital projects
- Assist within the Planning Development in the preparation of long range and current planning policies, laws, amendments and reports

**Must Haves**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or post-secondary degree in a related field
- Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred
- Public Participation Training Certification (IAP2) from the International Association for Public Participation
- Pre-intermediate level of planning experience in a first nation, local government setting or equivalent
- Experience with a variety of computer software programs such as the AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, ESRI Arcview (Version 10.0) is an asset.
- Criminal Record Check with results acceptable to WFN

**Perks of Working at WFN**:

- Competitive compensation package including 3 weeks’ vacation
- Extended Health Care (including Vision and Paramedical Services), Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Spending Account
- Municipal Pension Plan membership
- Access to Big White Season Passes (Summer & Winter)
- Employee Recognition Program
- Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development

**Application Details**:
**This** **opportunity** **will** **close** **at** **midnight** **on** **Sunday,** **January** **15,** **2023.**

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : Experience an asset