Senior Planner: Climate Action & Development Lead

Osoyoos; Osoyoos; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The Resort Municipality of Osoyoos, BC is seeking a Senior Planner to provide senior-level planning leadership across a broad range of municipal priorities, including development applications, sustainability planning, environmental conservation, community development, public engagement, and bylaw enforcement.

The role reports to the Director of Planning and Development Services and requires preparing reports to Council, advising staff and stakeholders, and supporting responsive customer service

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning or closely related field with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning with at least 7 years of related and varied experience.
• Additional university accreditation in urban design, sustainable development, or community engagement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdepartmental initiatives and manage consultant contracts.
• Administer development applications and lead bylaw enforcement.
• Advance policy and bylaw updates and environmental policy implementation.
• Support climate action opportunities and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Lead and support special projects and subdivision reviews.
• Engage with residents, applicants, and the public to provide professional planning advice.

Skills

Planning leadership

Public engagement

Policy advisory

Project management

Education

Master’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning

Bachelor’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning

Urban design accreditation

Sustainable development accreditation

Community engagement accreditation

Job description

The Resort Municipality of Osoyoos, BC is seeking a Senior Planner to provide senior-level planning leadership across a broad range of municipal priorities, including development applications, sustainability planning, environmental conservation, community development, public engagement, and bylaw enforcement.

The role reports to the Director of Planning and Development Services and requires preparing reports to Council, advising staff and stakeholders, and supporting responsive customer service