Planner 2 (Official Community Plan)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency in Burnaby is seeking a Planner 2 for planning work within the Official Community Plan group. This position involves complex policy planning projects, requiring a Master's Degree in Planning or related field, and significant experience in urban or regional planning. The role includes responsibilities such as coordinating the Official Community Plan and managing integrated projects. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and be eligible for membership in planning institutes.

Qualifications

• Considerable professional experience in urban or regional planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in relevant planning institutes.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialized knowledge to major policy planning projects.
• Coordinate and implement the Official Community Plan for designated areas.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in projects.

Skills

Urban planning

Land use planning

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Master's Degree in Planning or related discipline

Job description

Planner 2 (Official Community Plan)

Competition No: 2025-358

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: 12/12/25

This is planning work at the professional level, within the Official Community Plan group of the Community Planning Division. An employee of this class applies specialized knowledge and social, economic and physical data to major policy planning projects involving complex problems and often politically sensitive issues. These projects may involve: the development, coordination and implementation of the Official Community Plan (OCP) and area plans for a designated area of the city; a number of integrated projects requiring in-depth research; and the development of recommendations for major policy changes. The work of this class is distinguished from that of Planner 1, in that more complex tasks of considerable scope and magnitude are performed. Supervision may be exercised over professional and non-professional subordinates. Assignments are received verbally or in general outline. Incumbents are expected to exercise considerable initiative and are permitted considerable independent judgement in developing, completing and administering programs and projects. Major technical or policy problems are discussed with a professional supervisor. Work is reviewed through conferences, primarily to determine the extent to which it contributes to the objectives of the Planning Department. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include a 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. Considerable knowledge of the theory and practices of a major discipline applicable to planning; in particular, experience with land use planning, social policy, or environmental policy would be an asset. 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.

Temporary full time until February 13, 2027.

Please apply online by December 22, 2025.

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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