Planner I

**City of Port Alberni**:
**Planner I**:
The City of Port Alberni is a vibrant community of over 18, 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.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the implementation of the City’s Official Community Plan
- Administer the City’s Zoning Bylaw and Development Permit Area guidelines as well as other related land use bylaws
- Work closely with the public, stakeholders, developers, external agencies and other departments to provide support on planning and development issues as required
- Be creative and use sound judgment in making planning recommendations
- Coordinates various department initiatives as required.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- A degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography or Landscape Architecture is required
- A minimum of three years of related planning experience in a municipal setting
- Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC
- Good working knowledge of site planning, urban design, and community planning practices
- Good working knowledge of planning legislation and applicable bylaws and subdivision control provisions and requirements
- Good 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 $37.34 per hour and includes a full benefits package. In addition, this position works a flex-day schedule_.

**To Apply**: Please forward a resume and cover letter, including copies of your qualifications, by** 4:30pm on November 14th**:
**Attention**:Human Resources
**By mail**: City of Port Alberni, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8

**_We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that_**_only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted._**

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years