Islands Trusts

PIBC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Islands Trust on Gabriola Island in British Columbia is seeking a Planner 2 to support Local Trust Committees and community commissions. The role includes processing planning applications, preparing covenants, drafting bylaws, and guiding LTC projects.

Flexible work options are available, including up to 2 days at home per week under a telework agreement. An eligibility list may be established for future opportunities; a Criminal Record Check will be required.

Qualifikationen

• A university degree in planning or a related field such as geography or urban studies, and a minimum of two years land use planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Process planning applications and referrals of varying complexity.
• Prepare covenants and other legal documentation in consultation with Islands Trust legal advisors.
• Draft bylaws and manage LTC projects and planning processes under supervision.
• Represent Planning Services at LTC meetings, information sessions, public hearings, or committee meetings when requested.

Ausbildung

University degree in planning or related field

Valid driver’s license

Jobbeschreibung

The Team
Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, coordinates with other levels of government and First Nations on key issues impacting the area and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy.
The Role
The Planner 2 provides support to Local Trust Committees (LTCs) and community commissions and committees within an assigned regional area of the Islands Trust. Acting under the supervision of a Regional Planning Manager (RPM) or an Island Planner, the Planner 2 is responsible for various planning related duties including: processing planning applications and referrals of varying complexity, preparing covenants and other legal documentation in consultation with Islands Trust legal advisors, drafting bylaws, managing LTC projects and undertaking planning and community consultation processes under the guidance of a more senior planning officer or supervisor. The Planner 2 may also represent Planning Services (PS) at LTC meetings, community information meetings, public hearings, or Islands Trust committee meetings when requested by the Regional Planning Manager.
Other duties may include responding to general planning enquiries, conducting planning related research, instructing GIS and mapping staff on mapping support, and assisting in Bylaw Enforcement related matters.

Other duties may include responding to general planning enquiries, conducting planning related research, instructing GIS and mapping staff on mapping support, and assisting in Bylaw Enforcement related matters.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A university degree in planning or a related field such as geography or urban studies, and a minimum of two years land use planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Valid driver’s license.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants with any or all of the following:

• Experience working in a BC local government planning office;
• Experience processing land use applications including Official Community Plan (OCP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) amendments, development permits and development variance permits, subdivision referrals, and Agricultural Land Commission referrals;
• Experience working with First Nations and rural communities;
• Previous involvement in OCP or other community planning processes;
• Membership or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners;
• Experience with local government planning.

This temporary position is anticipated to end April 7, 2028.
This position is located on Gabriola Island.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or permanent full time or part time opportunities. This temporary assignment may be extended or become permanent.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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