Planner 2

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Burnaby is seeking a Planner 2 for a temporary full-time position until May 31, 2026. The ideal candidate will be responsible for advancing development applications including rezoning and development permits. Strong qualifications in urban planning and public communication are essential. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while implementing progressive planning frameworks. A Master’s Degree in Planning or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Planning or related discipline with considerable professional experience.
• Knowledge of urban and regional planning principles and municipal land use policy.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advance development applications including rezoning and permits.
• Implement the City’s Height Based Development Framework.
• Provide planning assessment and advice to applicants.
• Prepare reports and bylaws related to development applications.
• Chair meetings and present applications to Council.

Skills

Urban Planning

Public Speaking

Written Communication

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Planning or related discipline

Job description

Planner 2

Competition No: 2025-169

Duration: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $8,647 – 9,014 – 9,394 – 9,811 – 10,225/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘C’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 10/3/25

This is planning work at the professional level, working in the Development organizational unit. Under the supervision of a Manager of Development, this position will primarily be responsible for advancing a range of development applications through approvals, including rezoning applications, development permits, and development variance permits. The Planner 2 position focuses on applications in the City’s Town Centres and Downtown, involving high-density, mixed-use development, as well as master planning. Working with our applicants, their consultant teams, and other internal and external contributors, the Planner 2 will help implement the City’s recently approved Height Based Development Framework, a progressive approach to planning that prioritizes high-quality planning and design outcomes. As an important team member, you will leverage your specialized knowledge about social, economic, and physical data to contribute to planning initiatives that address challenging and often politically sensitive issues. In addition to the core responsibilities of advancing development applications, other responsibilities include providing early planning assessment and advice to potential applicants; applying City policy and legislation applicable to development applications; applying city planning expertise, and interpreting consultant studies as it relates to advancing development applications; reviewing and preparing complex current development proposals; preparing reports and bylaws; chairing meetings and attending Council and Committee meetings as required to present applications; organizing and attending other community and related meetings to provide advice, information, and to explain policies and procedures; working collaboratively with internal and external contacts and groups to lead development projects to completion; supporting the formulation, modification, and implementation of land use policy, practices, and regulations. Oversees and participates in the work of professional and/or technical staff engaged in major planning projects relating to land use, transportation, zoning, urban design or similar. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include Master’s Degree in Planning or related discipline with considerable professional experience in urban or regional planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban and regional planning, as well as municipal land use policy and provincial land use regulation. Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in a written or graphic manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, professionals and the public, and to transmit clearly the principles and requirements of sound planning and development. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners is required.

This is a Temporary Full Time position until May 31, 2026.

The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome!

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604‑294‑7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers.

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

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