Planner I

**Planner I**:
**Full-Time, Permanent**

**Position Overview**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Major duties & responsibilities describe the most significant decisions and functions required of the job, not all duties and_ tasks that may be performed by incumbents are listed:_
- Compose staff and planning reports.
- Draft planning-related bylaws.
- Coordinate activities for the completion of projects requiring planning expertise.
- Prepare for and participate in public meetings and workshops regarding planning issues.
- Assist with planning studies and public surveys including data collection and analysis.
- Prepare and maintain technical records.
- Respond to public inquiries.
- Perform duties of a general planning nature.
- Work in accordance with the City of Fernie’s Safety Management System.
- Undertake training as required. Completes EOC training.
- Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

**Minimum Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
- Completion of a post-secondary program in Land Use Planning or related field.
- Two to three years employment experience in land use or development planning, preferably in a municipal setting.
- Experience with GIS, or other mapping and graphics software.
- Membership eligibility in the Canadian Institute of Planners and Planning Institute of BC.
- Class 5 Driver’s License with N abstract.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**
- Knowledge of land use planning legislation and regulations in BC.
- Excellent computer skills including in depth knowledge and experience working in an MS Office environment.
- Can demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effectively communicating with stakeholders, citizens, and colleagues.
- Detail oriented with strong technical and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to tactfully handle confidential inquiries and information.
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

**Competencies for Success**
- Knowledge and/or experience with stakeholder engagement.
- Political acumen.

**Working Conditions**
- Computer focused work for extended periods of time
- Working conditions with changing priorities, tight deadlines, and various conflicting demands.

**Additional** **Information**
The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements th at may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.

Employment for this position will be full-time, regular. This is a benefited position. The rate of pay is $41.68/hour. This is a unionized position and will be a part of CUPE 2093 local.

Bruce Lennox, Director of Planning
City of Fernie, PO Box 190
- The City of Fernie strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, City of Fernie will not condone or tolerate any acts_ _of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected_ _under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to_ _the hiring _process_ _and_ _throughout_ _the_ _course_ _of_ _employment._

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years