Planner

Town of Ladysmith; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Initiatives

Collective Agreement benefits

Job summary

The Town of Ladysmith is seeking a Planning professional to support long-range planning, development reviews, and heritage revitalization on Vancouver Island. You will contribute to policy development and community resilience initiatives while delivering excellent customer service to residents and developers.

Ideal candidates have urban planning education and several years of local government planning experience, with GIS skills and an ability to interpret complex proposals and regulations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in urban or community planning.
• Several years of progressive planning experience.
• Membership or eligibility for Planning Institute of BC preferred.
• Experience with GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support long-range planning, policy development, and community resilience initiatives.
• Assist in development reviews, heritage revitalization, and public engagement.
• Provide customer service to residents, developers, and stakeholders.
• Interpret legislation and development proposals, and prepare reports.

Skills

Community planning

Policy development

Development review

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Urban or community planning education

Tools

GIS

Proficiency with planning software

Job description

Planner

Temporary Part Time

Join our Team!

Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island the Town of Ladysmith has a population of approximately 9,000 people, provides an inviting small town atmosphere and yet, is only a short commute to all the amenities of a major urban centre. Join a collaborative planning team shaping the future of our community. In this role, you will support long-range planning, development review, heritage revitalization, and community resilience initiatives while providing exceptional customer service to residents, developers, and stakeholders. You'll contribute to policy development, public engagement, development approvals, and the creation of vibrant, sustainable public spaces that enhance the quality of life in our growing community.

We are seeking a skilled planning professional with post-secondary education in urban or community planning and several years of progressive planning experience, preferably within a local government environment. The ideal candidate brings expertise in community and land use planning, policy development, development review, research and analysis, and project management. Strong communication, report writing, stakeholder engagement, and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret legislation, development proposals, and technical information. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of BC, proficiency with relevant software applications, and a commitment to collaboration, diversity, and sustainable community development are required. Experience with GIS and a graduate degree are considered assets.

Additional Information

• Employees currently receive Wellness Initiatives, including use of facilities at Frank Jameson Community Center
• Hours of work: 21 hours per week
• Status: Temporary Part-Time until approximately June 2028.
• Wage rate: $42.15 per hour plus $2.00 (LOU)
• Benefits: As per the Collective Agreement

Conditions of Employment

• Automatic wage deposit
• Applicant must provide proof of legal eligibility to work in Canada

Posting Date

October 29, 2026

Application Deadline

November 12, 2026 4:00 PM

The Town of Ladysmith is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

The Town of Ladysmith wishes to thank all applicants in advance for their interest.