Planning Assistant

Regional District of East Kootenay; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional District of East Kootenay in Cranbrook, BC invites applications for a Planning Assistant. This part-time, temporary role supports the Planning Manager with administrative duties and bylaw/permitting processes.

Ideal candidate has one-year office administration certificate and three years administrative experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, land management systems, and meeting software.

Qualifications

• One year Office Administration Certificate.
• Three years administrative experience.
• Ability to understand legal descriptions and read legal surveys.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support.
• Act as secretary to the Planning & Development Services Committee.
• Process and maintain bylaws, permits, housing agreements and other development applications.
• Maintain the Department filing system.
• Complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Computer literate with experience in land management systems, meeting management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Engage with fellow employees, the public and outside agencies in a courteous manner.
• Maintain composure and find solutions when dealing with difficult customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and Community Charter as it pertains to regional districts.
• Organize work schedule to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Understanding of legal descriptions and the ability to read legal surveys.
• Work safely.

Education

Office Administration Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Land management systems

Meeting management software

Job description

Regional District of East Kootenay

Planning Assistant

Cranbrook, BC

Competition Number 2026-38

Posting Scope Internal/External

Posted Date September 23, 2026

Closing Date September 30, 4:30 PM MDT

Job Location Cranbrook Office (on-site)

Department Development Services Department

Employment Type Part Time (21 Hours/Week) Temporary (ending December 24, 2026)

Salary $35.77 per hour, Pay Grade F

Employee Group Union – CUPE Local 2106

Number of Vacancies 1

Position Function

Under the supervision of the Planning Manager the Planning Assistant provides a broad range of administrative support and processes bylaws and permits.

Key Duties/Skills

• Provides administrative support.
• Acts as secretary to the Planning & Development Services Committee
• Processes and maintains bylaws, permits, housing agreements and other development applications
• Maintains the Department filing system
• Able to complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Computer literate with experience in land management systems, meeting management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Engage with fellow employees, the public and outside agencies in a courteous manner.
• Maintain composure and find solutions when dealing with difficult customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and Community Charter as it pertains to regional districts.
• Organize work schedule to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Understanding of legal descriptions and the ability to read legal surveys.
• Work safely.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification

• One year Office Administration Certificate.

Experience

• Three years administrative experience.

The Regional District of East Kootenay is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.

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