Planner 1

**City of Courtenay**
***Planner 1**:
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Masters degree in land use planning from an accredited Planning School with equivalent work experience in urban planning or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC
- Preference given to Registered Professional Planners (MCIP,RPP)
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
- Criminal Record Check
- Considerable knowledge of the practices, principles, techniques and methods applicable to urban planning operations
- Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, bylaws, objectives, and legislation governing the operations of a Development Services Division
- Knowledge of land economics, environmental, cultural and social considerations in the evaluation of development proposals
- Sound experience of analytical and research techniques/methodology and of the current trends and developments in municipal planning
- Ability to exercise consistent judgement and creativity in dealing with a variety of planning matters
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal/external contacts and other related agencies
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work well as a part of a team and independently
- Experience working in a municipal environment is considered an asset

The current hourly wage rate is $42.07 based on a 35-hour work week. This is a full-time position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.

**Notice Posted**:February 3, 2025
**Competition** #25007

Education : Master’s degree
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years