Manager of Community Planning

3 weeks ago


Sooke, Canada District of Sooke Full time

**“Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea”**
**District of Sooke**:
**Manager of Community Planning**:
**A small town with a big heart - filled with smiling faces.**

Sooke embraces our natural assets including local parks, trails, waterways and oceanfronts; we honour the history of the lands of the T’Sou-ke and Sc’ianew (Cheanuh) First Nations within the Coast Salish Territory.

“Where the rainforest meets the sea." Characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, Sooke’s pleasant climate is a year-round paradise for those who enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, kayaking, or sailing.

The District of Sooke has a permanent employment opportunity for a Manager of Community Planning. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, the Manager of Community Planning oversees and effectively leads the operation of the Planning service area by providing guidance, advice, and support on the development process as it relates to low

These goals and objectives will be achieved in a manner that is consistent with low carbon resilience best practices recognizing environmental, economic and social co-benefits to foster a healthy, safe and vibrant community for future generations, well-being of the District’s citizens. This position requires a sound understanding of planning, specifically to achieve climate, environmental, land use, and social benefits, and must have the ability to think innovatively, as well as the ability to adjust to political sensitivities. Engagement, communication and relationship-building will be crucial to promoting and achieving managed growth throughout the District with an understanding of Sooke’s role within the Capital Regional District.

**To be considered for this role, applicants should have the following qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in planning or equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain full membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in policy and development planning in local government or equivalent combination of education and experience in government or private sector.
- Minimum of three (3) years of management experience.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and a current Drivers Abstract.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. The 2023 salary for the Manager of Community Planning is $129,871/year, plus an excellent benefit package. To view the full job description and to
- The District of Sooke thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted._

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 5 years or more



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