Development Planner II

Strathcona Regional District; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Strathcona Regional District seeks a Development Planner II to focus on processing development applications such as zoning and OCP amendments, development permits, and subdivisions. The role includes preparing reports for SRD Board and committees and supporting long-range plans and regulatory updates.

Ideal candidates have a planning degree with relevant experience and are eligible for local planning institute membership.

Qualifications

• University degree in planning, civil engineering, or related discipline with at least 3 years of planning experience.
• Or a planning and design diploma with at least 6 years of land use planning experience.
• Eligible for membership in Planning Institute of BC or related associations.

Responsibilities

• Process development applications including zoning, OCP amendments, development permits, and subdivisions.
• Prepare and present reports to SRD Board and committees.
• Support development of regulatory and long-range plans (official community plans, zoning bylaws).

Skills

Sustainability

Land use planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

University degree in planning or related field

Diploma in planning and design or related technology

Job description

Development Planner II

Posting No: 2026-41

Posting Date: October 14, 2026

Posting Expiry Date: November 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm*

Compensation: $88,414.59-$101,334.21/yr

* Please note that qualified candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date

Strathcona Regional District is currently recruiting for a full-time Development Planner II. Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Parks, the Development Planner II has a primary focus on processing development applications, such as zoning and OCP amendments, development permits, and subdivisions, including the ability to prepare and present related reports to the SRD Board, Board Committees, and other public meetings. The Development Planner II also supports the review and development of regulatory and long-range plans, such as official community plans, sustainability plans, zoning bylaws, and other planning bylaws and policies. Working familiarity with sustainability principles, land use management practices, and related regulatory framework is required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in planning, civil engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years related experience in planning; or
• A diploma in planning and design, or a related technology, from an accredited institute of technology and a minimum of six years related experience in land use planning.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Courses and experience in strategic planning, policy analysis, and facilitation of public processes.

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS (required for acceptance into the position or acquired in first six months of being in the position)

• Eligibility for membership in one or more of the following: Planning Institute of BC, Applied Science Technologies and Technicians of BC, or related.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

The position is full-time, 35 hours a week with an annual salary range from $88,414.59 - $101,334.21 and a generous and comprehensive benefit package.

990 Cedar Street

Campbell River, BC V9W 7Z8

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Toll-free: 1-877-830-2990

www.srd.ca