Planning Technician

City of Vernon; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipality is seeking a Planning Technician for a temporary position. The role involves responding to inquiries, reviewing development applications, and managing planning resources. Candidates need a diploma in a relevant field and at least two years of experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. The position offers an hourly rate of $38.36 with a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related planning and administrative experience.
• Completion of a diploma from a recognized university or technical institute.

Responsibilities

• Responds to counter inquiries regarding bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews and assesses development applications.
• Acts as a Division Superuser for records management.

Skills

General knowledge of planning

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Diploma in planning, engineering technology or related field

Job description

Planning Technician (Temporary)

Job Requisition: JR-2025-190 Planning Technician (Temporary) (Open)

Start Date: 2025-11-07

End Date: 2025-11-22

Hourly Rate: $38.36

Minimum Weekly Hours: 35

Term: One (1) year

Duties Include:

• Responds to counter inquiries and provides information regarding various bylaws, policies and procedures.
• Reviews and assesses the intake of development applications including, but not limited to: development permit, development variance permit, rezoning, OCP, liquor licensing and subdivision applications.
• Reviews and interprets building permit drawings for compliance with approved development plans.
• Acts as a designated Division Superuser for the City's electronic records management system to maintain records and assist staff with troubleshooting and maintaining records.
• Updates Planning resources and aids with maintaining the City website with Divisional edits.
• Research and process Property Information Requests for the public.
• Reviews and assigns addressing for new subdivisions, development permits and building permits.
• Reviews business license requests and inquiries.
• May carry out site visits for landscape inspections and associated follow-up duties.
• May provide administrative support for the Division.
• May provide coverage for the Development Clerks as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Completion of a diploma from a recognized university or technical institute in planning, engineering technology, building construction, land development or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related planning and administrative experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of planning, zoning and subdivisions.
• Understanding of community planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of zoning, and planning-related bylaws.
• Proficiency in computer-based systems and MS Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders with courtesy and sound judgment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in a BC municipal setting.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Customer service and negotiation an asset.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile. Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.

By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding application status.

Location: Community Services Building

Time Type: Full time

Supervisory Organization: Current Planning