Planner II

Under the supervision of the Regional Planning Specialist, the Planner II undertakes current planning initiatives, processes development applications, and responds to land use planning inquiries. The position also assists with other regional, electoral area, and long-range planning projects.

1. Long Range Planning:

2. Coordinate long-range planning projects, including the development of community plans, policies, and bylaws for land use matters of complex nature and significant scope and magnitude.

3. Support the updating and maintenance of planning policy, community plans, Regional Growth Strategy, and bylaws

2.Current Planning:

• Review and assess land use planning applications of moderate complexity such as OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments, development permits, development variance permits, and agency referrals in accordance with RDCO regulations and policies, and Provincial and Federal legislation.
• Ensure applicants are in compliance with planning legislation.
• Provide recommendations in the development of planning policy, community plans, and regulatory bylaws including the Rural Land Use Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, and Development Applications Procedures Bylaw.
• Assist with rebuilding and recovery activities of wildfire impacted communications and guiding residents through the rebuilding process

3.General Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present staff reports and development applications to the Regional Board, committees, community groups, and the public.
• Conduct research and provide advice to developers, the public, and the Regional Board.
• Prepare, present, and act as staff liaison at committee meetings as required.
• Assist in the facilitation of public consultation to address development and land use issues.

• Assist senior planning personnel and provide general guidance to summer students and junior planning personnel as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Training and Experience Required:

Degree in Planning or related field.

Minimum of 3 years in a planning capacity, preferably with a Regional District.

Valid BC Drivers Licence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Thorough working knowledge of planning principles and experience in the Local Government Act as well as pertinent provincial and federal legislation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.

Exceptional organizational, analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.

Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as within a team.

Assemble, analyze, and interpret statistical, demographic, environmental, and other relevant data for planning purposes.

Ability to interact with public groups and facilitate issue identification, issue resolution and consensus building.

Ability to work on a number of concurrent tasks with deadline pressures.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.

Advanced skills in MS office and ArcGIS.

Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Full-time

Physical Effort: Some hiking and carrying light equipment required when doing site inspections.

Physical Environment: Office environment and occasional field work.

Mental Stress: Work is constantly scrutinized by the public, media and developers. Multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

Sensory Attention: Sustained concentration levels. Tact and discretion. Assessment of large quantities of information.

This is a full time CUPE 338 position that works Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Flexibility is required for occasional weekend and evening work. This position pays $48.97 per hour. After applying to this position, you will be prompted to complete a pre-screening questionnaire via a new tab popping up or an email sent to your account. Please check your spam account for this email. Completing this step is a requirement for your application to be considered for the role.