Planner

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary; Trail; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Extended health benefits

Disability insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Earned day off program

Job summary

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is seeking a permanent, full-time Planner in the Planning and Development Department. You will report to the Current Planning Supervisor and handle current applications and provincial referrals while assisting the public and development community with planning questions.

The role requires occasional after-hours work for public engagement. RDKB offers pension, wellness benefits, extended health, disability coverage, vacation, sick leave, and an earned

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Planning or related discipline.
• Minimum of one year of planning office experience, preferably with local government.
• Eligible for membership with the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft suite programs and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Process current applications and provincial referrals.
• Provide customer service and respond to planning questions from the public and development community.
• Occasionally work outside regular hours for public engagement.

Skills

Customer service

Public engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Planning or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The RDKB is seeking applications to fill a permanent, full‑time Planner position in the Planning and Development Department team. Reporting to the Current Planning Supervisor, the Planner is primarily responsible for processing current applications and provincial referrals and providing customer service responding to a variety of planning questions from the public and development community. This position is occasionally required to work outside of regular working hours for public engagement.

The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan, wellness allowance, extended health benefits, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave benefits. We value work/life balance and currently provide an earned day off program.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor degree from a recognized university in Planning or related discipline
• Minimum of one year of experience in a planning office preferably with a local government
• Eligible for membership with the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners
• Proficient skills with Microsoft suite programs, with the ability to learn and become proficient in new software
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm, Monday, November 9, 2026.

POSITION INFORMATION

Status: Full-Time

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 - 37.5 hours per week (summer/winter schedule)

Union: CUPE Local 2254

Compensation: $45.59/hr (2025 rates)