City of Port Alberni

City of Port Alberni; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Planner I to join its dynamic Planning Department. In this role, you will engage with the community and stakeholders to facilitate land use and development applications, ensuring alignment with municipal policies. You'll play a key role in supporting the City’s Official Community Plan while enhancing public consultation efforts. If you have a degree in planning and a knack for communication, this opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to a vibrant community while enjoying a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of planning experience in a municipal setting.
• Membership eligibility in Canadian Institute of Planners.

Responsibilities

• Process land use and development applications per City bylaws.
• Support public consultation and assist with policy development.

Skills

Planning Legislation Knowledge

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Community, Urban or Regional Planning

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

ArcGIS

Job description

Employer/Organization: City of Port Alberni

Closing: April 25th 2025 4:30 PM PST

Details

The City of Port Alberni is a vibrant community of over 20,000 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.

We are currently looking for a Planner I to join our City’s Planning Department. Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the successful applicant will perform a variety of professional planning duties including processing land use and development applications; preparing reports, permits and bylaws; responding to planning enquiries; assisting with policy development and coordinating public consultation.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the implementation of the City’s Official Community Plan
• Processes development and land use applications including zoning and community plan amendments, development permits and development variance permits for alignment with applicable City bylaws, policies and legislation.
• Work closely with the public, stakeholders, developers, external agencies and other departments to provide support on planning and development issues as required
• Support applicants in understanding City processes and completing necessary applications
• May be required to attend and present development applications to City Council, the Advisory Planning Commission, and other committees as required
• Prepares graphics and other material for presentation at meetings such as public hearings.
• Coordinates with other departments in processing applications.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Community, Urban or Regional Planning, Geography or an equivalent discipline related to Planning is required
• A minimum of one year 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
• Sound working knowledge of site planning, urban design, and community planning practices
• Sound working knowledge of planning legislation and applicable bylaws
• Considerable knowledge and skill using Microsoft 365 software. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud graphic design applications and ArcGIS is considered an asset.
• 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 current rate of pay for this position is $46.00 per hour and includes a full benefits package. In addition, this position works a flex-day schedule.

Interested candidates may apply by forwarding a resume and cover letter, including copies of your qualifications, by 4:30 PM on April 25, 2025:

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.