Planning Technician

Village of Kaslo; Kaslo; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Job summary

The Village of Kaslo is seeking a Planning Technician to support planning, development and land use services in a distinctive BC community. You will handle inquiries, review development applications, and assist with permits, rezonings and bylaw administration.

Ideal candidates have post-secondary planning education and at least two years of related experience, with GIS/mapping skills and a customer-focused approach in local government settings.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in planning or a related discipline.
• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Sound understanding of zoning, land use and development processes; ability to interpret bylaws and property information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to planning and development inquiries and review development applications.
• Navigate Village bylaws and processes, including development permits and variances.
• Contribute to planning research, reports, public notices and council/public hearing processes.
• Support mapping, GIS work and property information tasks.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Public engagement

Education

Post-secondary education in planning or related discipline

Tools

GIS software

Mapping systems

Job description

Village of Kaslo

Planning Technician

The Village of Kaslo is seeking a Planning Technician to join our team and support planning, development and land use services in one of BC's most distinctive small communities.

Why Kaslo?

Located on the shores of Kootenay Lake and surrounded by the Selkirk and Purcell mountains, Kaslo offers a rare combination of natural beauty, community and quality of life. Hiking, biking, skiing, paddling and boating are all close at hand, making the outdoors part of everyday life. Kaslo is a vibrant small community with a rich history, active arts and cultural scene and strong sense of community. It also offers a more affordable alternative to many of BC's larger centres and better‑known mountain communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their municipal planning experience through exposure to a broad range of development files. You will work across a variety of planning and development matters interacting directly with applicants, decision-makers and external agencies while seeing the impact of your work in the community around you. This role offers considerable independence while gaining valuable hands‑on experience across a broad range of municipal planning and development services.

The Opportunity

This position responds to planning and development inquiries, reviews development applications and helps applicants navigate Village bylaws and processes. The work will include development permits, development variance permits, subdivision referrals and zoning amendments, along with zoning research, mapping, GIS, property information and bylaw administration. The role also contributes to planning research, reports, public notices and development‑related Council and public hearing processes.

For someone developing a career in municipal planning, the breadth of the role offers the opportunity to gain practical experience across the full development process and see the direct impact of your work within the community.

What You Bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring post‑secondary education in planning, local government, geography, civil technology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You will have a minimum of two years of related experience, with a sound understanding of zoning, land use and development processes and the ability to interpret bylaws and property information, work effectively with applicants and the public and manage multiple files with accuracy and sound judgment. Experience in local government, development application processing, GIS or mapping systems is an asset.

What We Offer

The Village of Kaslo offers a wage range of $34.69 – $36.34 per hour, based on experience and qualifications along with comprehensive health and wellness benefits and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan.

The Village supports continued learning and professional development and offers an environment where you will have the opportunity to broaden your municipal planning experience, take on meaningful responsibility and grow professionally.

Could the Village of Kaslo Be Your Next Move?

If you are ready to grow your municipal planning career and see the impact of your work, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to: [e-mail]

We value a talented and innovative workforce that represents our vibrant community spirit and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. We thank all applicants in advance for your interest in joining us at the Village of Kaslo.