Planningtechnician

**Tsawwassen First Nation**:
**Planning Technician**:
**Full Time Regular**

Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is a self-governing First Nation that delivers a wide range of community services, including all of those typically delivered by municipalities. The Lands Department is responsible for the delivery of all planning, development, and engineering related services. The Community is in the midst of a significant development program, which includes the development of commercial, industrial, and residential properties. Along with the review and approval of the planning and building concept and engineering infrastructure to support this development, the Lands Department is also responsible for assuming the ongoing maintenance and management of the infrastructure.

TFN is seeking a qualified individual to join our Lands Department in the permanent full-time position of Planning Technician. The Planning Technician will be part of the Development Planning Team that is responsible for implementing development regulations and ensures that TFN lands are developed in accordance with TFN Laws, regulations and approved plans.

**Position Overview**

**Duties**
- Conducts research, prepares background materials and create maps as required to assist in the preparation of various reports to Executive Council
- Acts as resources in the interpretation of TFN Laws and regulations for architects, planners, developers, TFSI owners, leaseholders and TFN members
- Provides support in preparing and organizing consultation events
- Works with Enforcement Officers in the review of complaints against persons who violate TFN regulations, and confirms direction with senior staff and TFN legal regarding enforcement action and litigation
- Provides assistance to senior staff as required

**Professional Qualifications**
- Possession of a diploma or university degree in planning or a related discipline
- One to three years’ experience in a similarly complex and diverse municipal environment in growth mode

**Skills & Experience**
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning including cross-functional knowledge involving other disciplines
- Knowledge of government structures, department, political functions, objectives, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of research, statistical and analytical principles/practices
- Ability to read, understand and interpret various construction plans and specifications
- Ability to communicate relevant and timely information and alternatives, prepare and present reports and maintain records

**Personal Attributes**
- An appreciation for First Nations culture generally and the unique nature of a treaty First Nation
- Possesses personal values that align with the vision and initiatives of the TFN
- Results-oriented. A “doer”. Accurate, reliable and well organized
- Ability to work under pressure and exude positivity
- Initiative, client focused, sound judgment skills
- Team player, flexible

**Position is Open Until Filled**

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years