City of Campbell River

City of Campbell River; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Vancouver is seeking a Planner II for an 18-month term to manage long range planning projects. The ideal candidate will hold an Urban Planning degree and have four years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting land use studies and facilitating public engagement. This role benefits from a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive hourly pay rate.

Benefits

Three weeks paid vacation

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short term disability coverage

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in community or regional planning, preferably at the local government level.
• Actively pursuing full membership as a certified Registered Professional Planner.
• Four years of progressive planning experience within the last seven years.

Responsibilities

• Manage long range planning and sustainability projects.
• Conduct studies on land use and community livability initiatives.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and policy proposals.

Skills

Research and analysis

Public presentations

Technical advice

Land use studies

Education

Undergraduate degree in Urban, Community or Regional Planning

Member in good standing with PIBC

Job description

Planner II (Long Range Planning - 18 month term)

Employer/Organization: City of Campbell River

Closing: November 2nd 2025 11:30 PM PST

Details

The role: As part of the Long Range Planning team, you will be working in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment. The Planner II is responsible for a diverse workload and will act as a project manager for long range planning and sustainability projects and initiatives. The work involves conducting research and analysis, developing long range plans and policies, delivering public presentations, and providing technical advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will also conduct studies on a variety of land use, urban growth, environmental sustainability and community livability initiatives, and prepare comprehensive reports, recommendations and policy proposals; draft and amend bylaws; and facilitate public engagement.

What we offer:The 2025 rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit, long term auxiliary position is $48.17 per hour based on a 35-hour work week. Effective January 1, 2026 the rate of pay will be $49.74 per hour. For this 18 month term position, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 3 weeks paid vacation, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short term disability coverage.This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements which may include one of the following: compressed work week, earned day off or varied hours.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Undergraduate degree in Urban, Community or Regional Planning or a related field.
• Be a member in good standing with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) and actively pursuing full membership as a certified Registered Professional Planner.
• Four (4) years of progressive planning experience within the last seven (7) years, in community or regional planning, preferable at the local government level.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.