City of Salmon Arm

City of Salmon Arm; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

City matching pension plan

Job summary

The City of Salmon Arm seeks an experienced Manager of Planning & Building to lead planning, building and business licensing services in a full-time role. The position reports to the Director of Planning & Community Services and guides staff to support responsible growth and development for the community.

As a senior planner leader, you will oversee development review processes, municipal bylaws, policies, and budget coordination, while collaborating with departments, developers, residents, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years municipal planning experience
• Knowledge of the BC Building Code
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading a unionized team

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct day-to-day planning, building, and business licensing services.
• Lead and mentor Planning and Development Officers, Building Officials, and clerical staff.
• Prepare and present reports to Council; recommend bylaw and policy amendments.
• Support annual strategic, budget, and operational objectives; monitor finances.
• Administer development review processes, building compliance, and business licensing.
• Represent the City at Council meetings, public hearings, and intergovernmental/provincial meetings.
• Collaborate with other departments, consultants, developers, residents, businesses, and community groups.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Team management

Planning

Education

University degree in planning

Professional Planner registration

Job description

Employer/Organization: City of Salmon Arm

Closing: October 8th 2026 4:30 PM PST

Details

Welcome to Salmon Arm, a vibrant city where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts adventurers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. A place that’s open to innovative ways to do more, live more and make more of a difference.

At the City of Salmon Arm, we're more than just local government—we're a team of people who care deeply about our community and take pride in delivering exceptional service. We're looking for an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Manager of Planning & Building to join our team in a full-time permanent capacity. This leadership role supports responsible growth and development while overseeing planning, building, and business licensing services for the community.

Why Work For Us?

This position plays an important leadership role in managing the City's planning, building, and business licensing functions. Reporting to the Director of Planning & Community Services, the Manager of Planning & Building provides leadership to staff, supports annual work planning and budgeting, prepares and presents reports to Council, and provides recommendations on bylaws, policies, procedures, and development-related matters. The role is often involved in complex and sensitive decisions that may attract Council, community, and media attention.

If you are an experienced planning and building professional who values collaboration, service excellence, sound judgment, continuous improvement, and positive team leadership, we'd love to hear from you. The position's core duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and direct day-to-day planning, building, and business licensing services.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and support Planning and Development Officers, Building Officials, and clerical support staff.
• Prepare and present reports to Council and make recommendations for amendments to bylaws, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support annual strategic, budget, and operational objectives while monitoring revenue and expenditures.
• Administer development review processes, building compliance matters, business licensing, and related records.
• Represent the City at Council and Committee meetings, public hearings, open houses, community meetings, and intergovernmental or provincial meetings as required.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, consultants, developers, residents, businesses, and community groups.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in planning or a related field supported by a minimum of five or more years of progressive municipal planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant post-secondary education supported by extensive knowledge of the BC Building Code and building construction methods and materials may also be considered.
• Knowledge of municipal bylaws, land use, development, planning, building, and subdivision processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal and provincial acts directly related to municipal planning, building, and subdivision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and explaining technical matters to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills, including the ability to lead a team in a unionized environment.
• Registration as a Professional Planner and/or full membership with the Planning Institute of BC/Canadian Institute of Planners
• Building Officials Association of BC Level 3, Plumbing Inspectors Association of BC Level 2 certification, and previous subdivision Approving Officer experience are considered assets.

Remuneration for this position ranges from $109,029 to $125,165 per year based on education and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for the City's Health and Wellness Benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program and City matching pension plan.

For more information, we encourage you to check out our full Job Description on our websitewww.salmonarm.ca .

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.