Land Use Planner/government Relations Specialist

6 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Cypress Land Services Full time

**Land Use Planner/Government Relations Specialist**
**Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB**
September 2024

**Cypress Land Services **is looking to add a **Land Use Planner/Government Relations Specialist **to our growing team This is an exciting opportunity for someone to interface with municipalities, counties and regional districts across British Columbia and Alberta.

Our employees work a 37.5 hr work week and receive health and dental benefits. We offer competitive compensation, including a bonus structure directly related to your success.
- **3+ years of experience in land use planning and/or government relations**:

- Bachelor Degree Education is considered an asset
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Confident presenting in front of a group
- A valid drivers license and clean driving record and willingness to travel in AB and BC is required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and conduct public open houses to facilitate public consultation related to telecommunications projects
- Conduct municipal risk assessments based on government procedures and/or protocol
- Present to municipal councils, regional district board
- Interface with local government staff and local elected officials
- Travel to project areas throughout BC and/or AB

**Required skills**:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- **Technological proficiency with computer software, which may include GIS, Microsoft, Google, Adobe products**:

- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects with ease
- Must be comfortable presenting and answering questions to large groups of people
- A team player with a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation
- Able to direct, influence and motivate others to advance projects

**How to apply**:
Thanks for your interest in this role.

**About Cypress Land Services**:
Cypress Land Services has a proven track record of successful land acquisition, regulatory approval and project management throughout BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba since our inception in 2013. Our success has been built from our positive reputation, skills and relationships with large property owners, First Nations, and local government.

The team at Cypress values excellence, integrity and collaboration and offers our employees a friendly, team-oriented and flexible work environment. Our offices are located in Vancouver and Calgary.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Land use planning and/or government relations: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers License and clean driving record (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC

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